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Ahanian Family History

Ahanian 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: Ohanian, Anania, Sahagian, Avakian, Hannan, Azarian, Abajian, Chanin

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahanian 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 16 census records available for the last name Ahanian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahanian 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ahanian. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Ahanian. For the veterans among your Ahanian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahanian lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Ahanian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ahanian in 1965 was 38, and 68 in 2002.

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