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Pyan Family History

Pyan 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: Yan, Pan, Ryan, Pyon, Payan, Pean, Pynn, Pyun, Phan, Yang

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Where is the Pyan family from?

You can see how Pyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pyan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Pyan families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Pyan's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Pyan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pyan 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 Pyan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pyan 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Pyan. 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 188 military records available for the last name Pyan. For the veterans among your Pyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pyan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pyan in 1965 was 86, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pyan 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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