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Arslanian Family History

Arslanian Surname Meaning

Armenian: patronymic from the personal name Arslan ‘lion’ of Turkish origin. This form of the surname is found mainly in the US and Lebanon.

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


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Where is the Arslanian family from?

You can see how Arslanian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arslanian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Arslanian families living in Massachusetts. This was about 31% of all the recorded Arslanian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Arslanian families in 1920.
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What did your Arslanian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arslanian. 46% of Arslanian men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Arslanian women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arslanian were Farmer and Shoe Presser.

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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
    46%
  • Tailor
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Shoe Presser
    50%

What Arslanian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Arslanian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arslanian 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 704 immigration records available for the last name Arslanian. 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 323 military records available for the last name Arslanian. For the veterans among your Arslanian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arslanian lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Arslanian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Arslanian in 1956 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arslanian 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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