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Rian Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Ryan .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Brian, Ryan, Roan, Ruan, Ryon, Shan, Rial, Kean, Brean, Rihn

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Where is the Rian family from?

You can see how Rian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 25 Rian families living in Quebec. This was about 61% of all the recorded Rian's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rian families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rian. 35% of Rian men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Rian women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rian were Proprietor and Clerk. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    29%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rian 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rian. 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 Rian. For the veterans among your Rian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rian lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rian in 1957 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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