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Wian Family History

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

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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 1911 there were 17 Wian families living in Quebec. This was about 61% of all the recorded Wian's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Wian families in 1911.
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.
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What did your Wian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wian. 25% of Wian men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Janitor
    13%

What Wian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 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.

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Passenger Lists

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

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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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wian

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.

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