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Rijan Family History

Rijan Surname 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: Rajan, Rian, Trojan, Qian, Roman, Lian, Krizan, Ruan, Dinan, Ryan

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Where is the Rijan family from?

You can see how Rijan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rijan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rijan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rijan families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rijan's in USA. California had the highest population of Rijan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rijan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Rijan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rijan 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Rijan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Rijan. For the veterans among your Rijan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rijan lifespan?

Average Rijan life expectancy in 1998 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rijan 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.

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