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Ih Family History

Ih 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: Im, Oh, In, Ihm, Iha, Ish, Ip, Ji, Lu, Qiu

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Where is the Ih family from?

You can see how Ih families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ih family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ih families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ih family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ih's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Ih families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ih surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ih ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Ih. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ih 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Ih. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Ih. For the veterans among your Ih ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ih lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1994, in the United States, Ih life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ih in 1987 was 73, and 83 in 1994.

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