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Sarkissian Family History

Sarkissian Surname Meaning

Armenian: variant of Sarkisian.

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


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Where is the Sarkissian family from?

You can see how Sarkissian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarkissian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sarkissian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Sarkissian families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarkissian's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sarkissian families in 1911.
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What did your Sarkissian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarkissian. 43% of Sarkissian men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sarkissian women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarkissian were Owner and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Proprietor
    27%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Owner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Packer
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Sarkissian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 676 census records available for the last name Sarkissian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarkissian 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sarkissian. 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 158 military records available for the last name Sarkissian. For the veterans among your Sarkissian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarkissian lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sarkissian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sarkissian in 1962 was 79, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarkissian 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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