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Sijan Family History

Sijan 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: Siman, Sian, Simon, Shan, Swan, Qian, Lian, Span, Susan, Dinan

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Where is the Sijan family from?

You can see how Sijan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sijan family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Sijan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Sijan family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Sijan's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sijan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sijan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sijan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Sijan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sijan 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Sijan. 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 42 military records available for the last name Sijan. For the veterans among your Sijan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sijan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Sijan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sijan in 1967 was 80, and 99 in 2000.

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