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Karyan Family History

Karyan 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: Karman, Karan, Karban, Karlin, Kalman, Kaplan, Karas, Kazan, Bryan

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Where is the Karyan family from?

You can see how Karyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karyan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Karyan families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Karyan families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Karyan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Karyan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Karyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karyan 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Karyan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Karyan. For the veterans among your Karyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karyan lifespan?

Average Karyan life expectancy in 1974 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karyan 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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