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Aslanian Family History

Aslanian Surname Meaning

Armenian and Iranian: patronymic from the personal name Aslan ‘lion’ of Turkish origin. It is formed with the suffix -ian which is common in both the surnames of Armenian and Persian origin.

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


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Where is the Aslanian family from?

You can see how Aslanian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aslanian family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Aslanian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Aslanian families living in California. This was about 16% of all the recorded Aslanian's in USA. California had the highest population of Aslanian families in 1920.
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What did your Aslanian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Owner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aslanian. 24% of Aslanian men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Aslanian women worked as an Owner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aslanian were Truck Driver and Fruit Canner.

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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
    24%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    34%
  • House Work
    34%
  • Fruit Canner
    34%

What Aslanian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 688 census records available for the last name Aslanian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aslanian 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 770 immigration records available for the last name Aslanian. 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 251 military records available for the last name Aslanian. For the veterans among your Aslanian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aslanian lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Aslanian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Aslanian in 1954 was 39, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aslanian 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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