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Shahinian Family History

Shahinian Surname Meaning

Armenian: patronymic from the personal name Shahin of Persian origin.

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


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Where is the Shahinian family from?

You can see how Shahinian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shahinian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Shahinian families living in Massachusetts. This was about 29% of all the recorded Shahinian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Shahinian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shahinian 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 Shahinian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shahinian. 34% of Shahinian men worked as a Presser.

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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

  • Presser
    34%
  • Treeing
    34%
  • Owner
    34%

What Shahinian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Shahinian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shahinian 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Shahinian. 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 214 military records available for the last name Shahinian. For the veterans among your Shahinian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shahinian lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Shahinian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Shahinian in 1948 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shahinian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shahinian 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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