Jayasuriya Family History

Jayasuriya Surname Meaning

A Sanskrit-derived Sinhalese dynastic name based on Jaya, the name of a Hindu demigod, is one of the Dvarapala ‘gatekeepers’ of Vishnu.

The name itself combines the Sinhalese jaya, meaning ‘victory’, with surya, which translates to ‘sun’.

This nomenclature reflects both religious and cultural significance within the Sinhalese context.

The use of the word Jaya links the dynasty to themes of victory and divine protection.

Overall, Jaya-surya signifies a powerful legacy intertwined with Hindu mythology and symbols of triumph.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Hayashida, Jurica, Jayaraman, Yamamura, Yasuda, Nakamura, Hayashi, Jabara, Kawamura, Nakashima

237	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
6	Military Records
151	Immigration Records
102	Census and Voter Lists
15	Member Trees

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Census Record

There are 102 census records available for the last name Jayasuriya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jayasuriya census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 151 immigration records available for the last name Jayasuriya. 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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Military Records

There are 6 military records available for the last name Jayasuriya. For the veterans among your Jayasuriya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Jayasuriya Surname Meaning

A Sanskrit-derived Sinhalese dynastic name based on Jaya, the name of a Hindu demigod, is one of the Dvarapala ‘gatekeepers’ of Vishnu.

The name itself combines the Sinhalese jaya, meaning ‘victory’, with surya, which translates to ‘sun’.

This nomenclature reflects both religious and cultural significance within the Sinhalese context.

The use of the word Jaya links the dynasty to themes of victory and divine protection.

Overall, Jaya-surya signifies a powerful legacy intertwined with Hindu mythology and symbols of triumph.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

What Jayasuriya family records will you find?

What is the average Jayasuriya lifespan?

Average Jayasuriya life expectancy in 1989 was 38 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

Jayasuriya Family History

Jayasuriya Surname Meaning

511 record(s) for Jayasuriya

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Jayasuriya Surname Meaning

511 record(s) for Jayasuriya

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Where is the Jayasuriya family from?

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Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Jayasuriya lifespan?

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