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Boryan Family History

Boryan 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: Bryan, Boran, Boyan, Borman, Norman, Bogdan, Bowman, Organ, Jordan

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Where is the Boryan family from?

You can see how Boryan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boryan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boryan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Boryan families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Boryan's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Boryan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Boryan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boryan 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Boryan. 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 43 military records available for the last name Boryan. For the veterans among your Boryan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boryan lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Boryan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Boryan in 1982 was 81, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boryan 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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