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Arakelian Family History

Arakelian Surname Meaning

Armenian: patronymic from the personal name Arakel literally ‘sent’ i.e. ‘apostle’ (arakʿeal in Armenian) a calque on the Greek word apostolos and the name Apostolos.

This form of the surname is found mainly in the US and Iran.

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


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Where is the Arakelian family from?

You can see how Arakelian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arakelian family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Arakelian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Arakelian families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Arakelian's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Arakelian families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arakelian 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 Arakelian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arakelian. 22% of Arakelian men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Arakelian women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arakelian were Tailor and Office Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Tailor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Typist
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Office Work
    25%

What Arakelian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arakelian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arakelian 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 Arakelian. 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 456 military records available for the last name Arakelian. For the veterans among your Arakelian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arakelian lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Arakelian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Arakelian in 1951 was 80, and 91 in 2004.

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