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Kashani Name Meaning

Iranian and Jewish (from Iran): habitational name for someone from the city of Kashān.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Castano, Kastan, Fasano, Kathman, Basham, Kasdan, Lakhani, Kasai

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Kashani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kashani 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Kashani. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Kashani. For the veterans among your Kashani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kashani lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Kashani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kashani in 1984 was 40, and 80 in 2003.

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