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Nahikian Family History

Nahikian Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Nahigian, Sahakian, Aikman, Nahmias, Sahagian, Avakian, Hakimian

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Where is the Nahikian family from?

You can see how Nahikian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nahikian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nahikian family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Nahikian's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Nahikian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nahikian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Nahikian ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor Rues
    100%

What Nahikian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Nahikian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nahikian 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Nahikian. 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 27 military records available for the last name Nahikian. For the veterans among your Nahikian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nahikian lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Nahikian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nahikian in 1965 was 66, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nahikian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nahikian 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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