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Armenian Family History

Armenian 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: Armenia, Armenta, Artinian, Greenman, Brennan, Greenan, Arman

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Where is the Armenian family from?

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

There are 54 census records available for the last name Armenian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armenian 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Armenian. 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 4 military records available for the last name Armenian. For the veterans among your Armenian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armenian lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Armenian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Armenian in 1986 was 77, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Armenian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armenian 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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