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Avedissian Family History

Avedissian Surname Meaning

Armenian: variant of Avedisian found mainly in the US Egypt Lebanon and France.

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


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Where is the Avedissian family from?

You can see how Avedissian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avedissian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Avedissian families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Avedissian's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Avedissian families in 1920.
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What did your Avedissian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Avedissian. 100% of Avedissian men worked as a Proprietor.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Avedissian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avedissian 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Avedissian. 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 18 military records available for the last name Avedissian. For the veterans among your Avedissian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avedissian lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Avedissian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Avedissian in 1963 was 78, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Avedissian 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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