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Thyan Family History

Thyan 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: Thran, Thyen, Rhyan, Than, Han, Yan, Tan, Shan, Bryan, Thorn

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Where is the Thyan family from?

You can see how Thyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thyan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Thyan families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Thyan families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Thyan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Thyan families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thyan 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 45 census records available for the last name Thyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thyan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Thyan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Thyan. For the veterans among your Thyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thyan lifespan?

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