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Arpajian Family History

Arpajian 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: Abajian, Arabian, Avakian, Arabia, Rajan, Kalajian, Ayvazian

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Where is the Arpajian family from?

You can see how Arpajian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arpajian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arpajian family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Arpajian's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Arpajian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arpajian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Arpajian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arpajian. 100% of Arpajian men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Arpajian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Arpajian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arpajian 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Arpajian. 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 26 military records available for the last name Arpajian. For the veterans among your Arpajian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arpajian lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Arpajian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Arpajian in 1969 was 67, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arpajian 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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