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Shahane Family History

Shahane 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: Shahan, Shehane, Shaban, Shane, Chahine, Hahne, Kahane, Schane

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Where is the Shahane family from?

You can see how Shahane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shahane family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shahane family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shahane's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Shahane families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shahane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Shahane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shahane 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Shahane. 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 69 military records available for the last name Shahane. For the veterans among your Shahane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shahane lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Shahane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shahane in 1980 was 84, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shahane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shahane 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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