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Vlahn Family History

Vlahn 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: Glahn, Lahn, Klahn, Plahn, Hahn, Vlach, Blain, Olan, Van, Grahn

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Where is the Vlahn family from?

You can see how Vlahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vlahn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vlahn family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vlahn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vlahn families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Vlahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vlahn 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Vlahn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vlahn. For the veterans among your Vlahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vlahn lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Vlahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vlahn in 1972 was 68, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vlahn 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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