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Gian Family History

Gian 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: Guan, Gan, Qian, Lian, Ginn, Gran, Mian, Gean, Tian, Gion

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Where is the Gian family from?

You can see how Gian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gian families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gian's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gian 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 Gian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gian. 100% of Gian men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 764 census records available for the last name Gian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gian 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Gian. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gian. For the veterans among your Gian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gian lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gian in 1963 was 77, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gian 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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