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Jaehan Family History

Jaehan 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: Gahan, Nathan, Meehan, Mahan, Skehan, Crehan, Behan, Jahn, Dahan

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Where is the Jaehan family from?

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

There are 1 census records available for the last name Jaehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaehan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jaehan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Jaehan. For the veterans among your Jaehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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