History of your Surname
Get access to Gyana family records.Start a free trial

Gyana Family History

Gyana Name 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: Grana, Yang, Yan, Guan, Rana, Dana, Gant, Grant, Gan, Granat

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Gyana family from?

You can see how Gyana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gyana family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gyana family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Gyana's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Gyana families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gyana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gyana ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gyana ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Gyana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Gyana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gyana census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gyana

Passenger Lists

There are 34 immigration records available for the last name Gyana. 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.

View all Gyana immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Gyana. For the veterans among your Gyana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gyana military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gyana family history

Discover More

What is the average Gyana lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Gyana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gyana in 1968 was 77, and 93 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gyana

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gyana family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Gyana last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial