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Fyans Family History

Fyans Surname Meaning

see Finnis.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Fyans family from?

You can see how Fyans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fyans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fyans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Fyans families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Fyans's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fyans families in 1891.
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What did your Fyans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Funeral Director and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fyans. 100% of Fyans men worked as a Funeral Director and 70% of Fyans 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Funeral Director
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • State Registered Nurse
    16%
  • Private Means
    16%

What Fyans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 878 census records available for the last name Fyans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fyans 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Fyans. 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 57 military records available for the last name Fyans. For the veterans among your Fyans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fyans lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Fyans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Fyans in 1956 was 44, and 63 in 2002.

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