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Jayans Family History

Jayans 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: Payan, Zayas, Jayne, Rayas, Jans, Javins, Janas, Avans, Bryans

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Where is the Jayans family from?

You can see how Jayans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jayans family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Jayans families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jayans's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jayans families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Jayans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jayans 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jayans. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jayans. For the veterans among your Jayans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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