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Tahran Family History

Tahran 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: Taran, Thran, Tahan, Rahman, Taira, Gahan, Safran, Tarin, Maran

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Where is the Tahran family from?

You can see how Tahran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tahran family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tahran family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Tahran's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Tahran families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tahran 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 Tahran ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Tahran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Tahran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tahran 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tahran. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tahran. For the veterans among your Tahran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tahran lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Tahran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Tahran in 1959 was 40, and 46 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tahran 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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