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Abajian Name Meaning

Armenian: patronymic from Turkish abaci ‘maker or seller of coarse woolen cloth or garments’, from aba ‘coarse woolen cloth’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kalajian, Basmajian, Kazanjian, Azarian, Balian, Papazian, Babayan

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Where is the Abajian family from?

You can see how Abajian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abajian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Abajian families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Abajian's in USA. New York had the highest population of Abajian families in 1920.
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What did your Abajian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abajian. 40% of Abajian men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Abajian women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Abajian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abajian 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Abajian. 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 183 military records available for the last name Abajian. For the veterans among your Abajian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abajian lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Abajian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Abajian in 1953 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

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