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Cyran Name Meaning

Polish: from a derivative of cyranka ‘teal’ hence a nickname for someone thought to resemble the bird in some way.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cygan, Duran, Taran, Corn, Myron, Thran, Turan, Cyrus, Cira, Hyman

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Where is the Cyran family from?

You can see how Cyran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cyran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cyran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Cyran families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cyran's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Cyran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cyran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cyran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cyran. 43% of Cyran men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Cyran women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cyran were New Worker and Saleswoman. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Saleswoman
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cyran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cyran 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Cyran. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 533 military records available for the last name Cyran. For the veterans among your Cyran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cyran lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Cyran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cyran in 1951 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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