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Petrossian Family History

Petrossian Surname Meaning

Armenian: variant of Petrosyan.

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


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Where is the Petrossian family from?

You can see how Petrossian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrossian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Petrossian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Petrossian family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Petrossian's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Petrossian families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Petrossian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrossian 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Petrossian. 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 2 military records available for the last name Petrossian. For the veterans among your Petrossian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrossian lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Petrossian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Petrossian in 1968 was 66, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrossian 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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