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Kayian Family History

Kayian 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: Damian, Kalman, Kocian, Kaplan, Kazan, Karman, Fabian, Kapitan

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Where is the Kayian family from?

You can see how Kayian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kayian family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kayian's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Kayian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kayian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kayian. 100% of Kayian men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kayian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Kayian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayian 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kayian. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kayian. For the veterans among your Kayian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayian lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kayian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kayian in 1959 was 55, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kayian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kayian 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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