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Pahanish Family History

Pahanish 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: Hanish, Paradise, Parrish, Paradis, Cabaniss, Alanis, Paradiso

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

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Pahanish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pahanish 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 Pahanish. 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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There are 39 military records available for the last name Pahanish. For the veterans among your Pahanish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pahanish lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pahanish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pahanish in 1967 was 23, and 90 in 2003.

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