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Tyan Family History

Tyan 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: Yan, Tan, Ryan, Tian, Tynan, Tran, Tuan, Than, Yang, Han

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Where is the Tyan family from?

You can see how Tyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tyan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Tyan family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Tyan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Tyan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyan 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 Tyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tyan. 100% of Tyan women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Tyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyan 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Tyan. 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 105 military records available for the last name Tyan. For the veterans among your Tyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Tyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tyan in 1958 was 58, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tyan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyan 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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