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Shahian Family History

Shahian 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, Shahin, Shahid, Sahagian, Shaban, Shaheen, Safian, Shafran

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shahian 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 36 census records available for the last name Shahian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shahian 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Shahian. 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 12 military records available for the last name Shahian. For the veterans among your Shahian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shahian lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Shahian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Shahian in 1969 was 69, and 80 in 2001.

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