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Shihan Family History

Shihan 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, Shehan, Shan, Shima, Shin, Shean, Skehan, Sheehan, Shaban

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Where is the Shihan family from?

You can see how Shihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shihan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shihan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shihan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shihan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shihan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shihan 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 82 census records available for the last name Shihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shihan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Shihan. 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 16 military records available for the last name Shihan. For the veterans among your Shihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shihan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shihan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shihan

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