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Yeghian Family History

Yeghian 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: Yerian, Yeoman, Meehan, Degan, Hegeman, De Haan, Megan, Yellin

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Yeghian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeghian 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Yeghian. 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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What is the average Yeghian lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Yeghian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yeghian in 1956 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

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