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Ahlan Family History

Ahlan 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: Ahlin, Ahlman, Allan, Alan, Aslan, Ahsan, Han, Shan, Allen, Rahman

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Where is the Ahlan family from?

You can see how Ahlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahlan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Ahlan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1920 there was 1 Ahlan family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Ahlan's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Ahlan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahlan 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 47 census records available for the last name Ahlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahlan 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Ahlan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ahlan. For the veterans among your Ahlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahlan lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2002, in the United States, Ahlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ahlan in 1992 was 69, and 90 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahlan 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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