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Fyan Family History

Fyan 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: Yan, Fan, Ryan, Yang, Han, Pan, Fang, Frank, Tan, An

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Where is the Fyan family from?

You can see how Fyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fyan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Fyan families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fyan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fyan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fyan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fyan. 100% of Fyan men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Fyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fyan 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Fyan. 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 151 military records available for the last name Fyan. For the veterans among your Fyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fyan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Fyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fyan in 1968 was 36, and 78 in 2002.

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