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Chyan Family History

Chyan 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: Chan, Cryan, Coyan, Rhyan, Han, Chang, Yan, Chon, Chae, Shan

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Where is the Chyan family from?

You can see how Chyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chyan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chyan family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chyan's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Chyan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chyan 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 9 census records available for the last name Chyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chyan 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Chyan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Chyan. For the veterans among your Chyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chyan lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2004, in the United States, Chyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Chyan in 1995 was 73, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chyan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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