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Gryan Family History

Gryan 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: Bryan, Ryan, Gran, Cryan, Yan, German, Green, Guan, Graf, Gray

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Where is the Gryan family from?

You can see how Gryan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gryan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gryan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Gryan families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gryan's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Gryan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gryan 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 88 census records available for the last name Gryan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gryan 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gryan. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gryan. For the veterans among your Gryan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gryan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Gryan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gryan in 1974 was 56, and 75 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gryan 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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