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Fijan Family History

Fijan 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: Finan, Filan, Fan, Fagan, Qian, Lian, Dinan, Finn, Milan, Foran

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Where is the Fijan family from?

You can see how Fijan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fijan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fijan family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fijan's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Fijan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fijan 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 89 census records available for the last name Fijan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fijan 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Fijan. 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 16 military records available for the last name Fijan. For the veterans among your Fijan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fijan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Fijan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fijan in 1964 was 45, and 86 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fijan 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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