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Basmajian Family History

Basmajian Surname Meaning

Armenian: patronymic from an occupational name for a maker or seller of printed textiles

from Turkish basmacı

an agent derivative of basma ‘printed textile’.

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


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Where is the Basmajian family from?

You can see how Basmajian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Basmajian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Basmajian families living in New Jersey. This was about 32% of all the recorded Basmajian's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Basmajian families in 1920.
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What did your Basmajian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Fonhim Artist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Basmajian. 34% of Basmajian men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Basmajian women worked as a Fonhim Artist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Basmajian were Clerk and New Worker.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Tailor
    17%
  • Photo Engraver
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fonhim Artist
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 604 census records available for the last name Basmajian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Basmajian 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Basmajian. 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 176 military records available for the last name Basmajian. For the veterans among your Basmajian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Basmajian lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Basmajian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Basmajian in 1957 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

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