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Sahand Family History

Sahand 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: Shand, Shan, Hand, Sand, Gahan, Saad, Anand, Sagan, Shad, Strand

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Where is the Sahand family from?

You can see how Sahand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sahand family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sahand family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sahand's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sahand families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sahand 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 3 census records available for the last name Sahand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahand 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sahand. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sahand. For the veterans among your Sahand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahand lifespan?

Average Sahand life expectancy in 1996 was 19 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sahand 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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