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Hyan Family History

Hyan 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: Han, Yan, Hyun, Ryan, Haan, Hyman, Hylan, Rhyan, Yang, Pan

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Where is the Hyan family from?

You can see how Hyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hyan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Hyan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hyan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hyan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyan 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 Hyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hyan. 40% of Hyan men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farm Helper
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyan 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 707 immigration records available for the last name Hyan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 369 military records available for the last name Hyan. For the veterans among your Hyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Hyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hyan in 1971 was 73, and 76 in 2000.

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