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Nahigian Family History

Nahigian Surname Meaning

Armenian: unexplained. This form of the surname is found mainly in the US.

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


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Where is the Nahigian family from?

You can see how Nahigian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nahigian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Nahigian families living in Massachusetts. This was about 38% of all the recorded Nahigian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Nahigian families in 1920.
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What did your Nahigian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nahigian. 25% of Nahigian men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Nahigian women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nahigian were Manager and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Nahigian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Nahigian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nahigian 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Nahigian. 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 Nahigian. For the veterans among your Nahigian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nahigian lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nahigian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nahigian in 1965 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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