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Shayan Family History

Shayan 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: Shahan, Shaban, Shan, Hayman, Hasan, Sagan, Haan, Payan, Sharaf

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Where is the Shayan family from?

You can see how Shayan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shayan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shayan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shayan family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Shayan's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Shayan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shayan 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 81 census records available for the last name Shayan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shayan 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Shayan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shayan. For the veterans among your Shayan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shayan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Shayan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shayan in 1966 was 69, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shayan 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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