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Hian Family History

Hian 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: Han, Qian, Lian, Haan, Mian, Tian, Jian, Hirn, Vian, Rian

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Where is the Hian family from?

You can see how Hian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Hian family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Hian's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Hian families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hian 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 187 census records available for the last name Hian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hian 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Hian. 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 38 military records available for the last name Hian. For the veterans among your Hian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hian lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Hian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hian in 1963 was 71, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hian 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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