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Oryan Family History

Oryan Surname Meaning

Irish:: (Leinster): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Riagháin (modern Irish Ó Riain) ‘descendant of Riaghán’ a personal name probably based on the word rí ‘king’. See Ryan.

(Munster): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Maoilriaghain ‘descendant of Maoilriaghain’ a personal name meaning ‘follower of Riaghán’. See Ryan.

(Connacht): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Ruaidhín ‘descendant of the little red one’ from a diminutive of ruadh ‘red’ more usually Anglicized as Ruane. See Ryan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Oryan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oryan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oryan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Oryan families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Oryan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Oryan families in 1891.
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What did your Oryan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oryan. 100% of Oryan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 372 military records available for the last name Oryan. For the veterans among your Oryan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oryan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Oryan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oryan in 1960 was 60, and 71 in 2004.

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