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Shahrestani Family History

Shahrestani 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: Harston, Shahan, Harstad, Hatlestad, Shireman, Charleston, Shintani

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Where is the Shahrestani family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shahrestani 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 1 census records available for the last name Shahrestani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shahrestani 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Shahrestani. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shahrestani. For the veterans among your Shahrestani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shahrestani lifespan?

Average Shahrestani life expectancy in 1997 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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