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Styan Family History

Styan Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Stiand a form of Stigand (Old Scandinavian Stígandr); see also Stigant.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Styan family from?

You can see how Styan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Styan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Styan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 169 Styan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Styan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Styan families in 1891.
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What did your Styan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Styan. 38% of Styan men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Styan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Styan were Horseman On Farm and 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

  • General Labourer
    38%
  • Dairy Farmer
    38%
  • Horseman On Farm
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Styan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Styan 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 539 immigration records available for the last name Styan. 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 191 military records available for the last name Styan. For the veterans among your Styan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Styan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Styan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Styan in 1963 was 52, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Styan 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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