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Clyans Family History

Clyans 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: Claus, Clyne, Claps, Crans, Cryan, Class, Lycans, Clemans, Lans

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Where is the Clyans family from?

You can see how Clyans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clyans family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Clyans families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Clyans families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clyans's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Clyans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clyans 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 90 census records available for the last name Clyans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clyans 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Clyans. 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 11 military records available for the last name Clyans. For the veterans among your Clyans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clyans lifespan?

Average Clyans life expectancy in 1975 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clyans 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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