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Gahran Family History

Gahran Name 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, Rahman, Safran, Galvan, Garay, Taran, Gayman, Maran, Mahan

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Where is the Gahran family from?

You can see how Gahran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gahran family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gahran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gahran families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gahran's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gahran families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gahran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gahran ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gahran ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Gahran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gahran 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Gahran. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Gahran. For the veterans among your Gahran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gahran lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Gahran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gahran in 1975 was 69, and 86 in 2003.

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