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Fian Family History

Fian 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: Fan, Qian, Lian, Finn, Mian, Tian, Jian, Finan, Fiano, Vian

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Where is the Fian family from?

You can see how Fian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Fian family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fian's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Fian families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fian 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 244 census records available for the last name Fian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fian 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Fian. 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 65 military records available for the last name Fian. For the veterans among your Fian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fian lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Fian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fian in 1982 was 52, and 70 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fian 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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