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  • Distribution of Ians Families in the US in 1840
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  • Distribution of Ians Families in the US in 1920
  • Distribution of Ians Families in England and Wales in 1891

Origin of Ians Total Records: 1  Origin of Ians, Meaning of Ians Origin: In Scandinavia, surnames of fathers and children differed. This was done to indicate who a preson's father was. For example, if a person with the name Christian Hanssen had a son or daughter, the son would have a surname of Christiansen indicating he was the son of Christian, the daughter would have a surname of Christiandatter, indicating she was the daughter of Christian. Surnames: Christiansen Submitted by: Russell Paul Christiansen 9/6/2008 5:26 AM Page 1 of 1

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