Wian Family History

Wian Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Wien, Qian, Lian, Wan, Mian, Wion, Tian, Wiman, Jian, Whan

5,000 record(s) for Wian

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
315	Military Records
181	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

Where is the Wian family from?

You can see how Wian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Wian families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wian's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wian families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wian.

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

Farmer

25%

Laborer

25%

Truck driver

13%

Janitor

13%

What Wian family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Wian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wian census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 181 immigration records available for the last name Wian. 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.

Military Records

There are 315 military records available for the last name Wian. For the veterans among your Wian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Wian lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wian in 1962 was 72, and 70 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wian ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.