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Sijan Family History

Sijan 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: Siman, Sian, Simon, Shan, Swan, Qian, Lian, Span, Susan, Dinan

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Where is the Sijan family from?

You can see how Sijan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sijan family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Sijan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Sijan family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sijan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sijan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sijan 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 48 census records available for the last name Sijan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sijan 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Sijan. 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 42 military records available for the last name Sijan. For the veterans among your Sijan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sijan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Sijan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sijan in 1967 was 80, and 99 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sijan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sijan 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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