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Gauyan Family History

Gauyan 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: Galyan, Guan, Gahan, Galvan, Payan, Gayman, Gargan, Haugan, Lauman

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Where is the Gauyan family from?

You can see how Gauyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gauyan family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Gauyan families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gauyan's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Gauyan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Gauyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gauyan 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gauyan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gauyan. For the veterans among your Gauyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gauyan lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2004, in the United States, Gauyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gauyan in 1995 was 70, and 28 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gauyan 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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