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Pijan Family History

Pijan 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: Pan, Qian, Lian, Pilat, Pagan, Pinn, Dinan, Milan, Payan, Picon

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pijan 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 Pijan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Pijan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pijan 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Pijan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pijan. For the veterans among your Pijan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pijan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pijan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pijan in 1966 was 68, and 79 in 2003.

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