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Sahan Family History

Sahan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Shan, Gahan, Sagan, Mahan, Shahan, Dahan, Saban, Saha, Saran, Cahan

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Where is the Sahan family from?

You can see how Sahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sahan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sahan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sahan family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sahan's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Sahan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sahan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sahan. 100% of Sahan men worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Sahan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Sahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 97 immigration records available for the last name Sahan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Sahan. For the veterans among your Sahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Sahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sahan in 1972 was 66, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sahan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sahan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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