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Avakian Family History

Avakian Name Meaning

Armenian: patronymic from the personal name Avak from classical Armenian awag ‘first eldest great noble’. Compare Avagyan .

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


Similar surnames: Ayvazian, Sahagian, Agopian, Adamian, Azarian, Adrian, Kazarian

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Where is the Avakian family from?

You can see how Avakian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avakian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Avakian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Avakian families living in California. This was about 37% of all the recorded Avakian's in USA. California had the highest population of Avakian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Avakian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Avakian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Fruit Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Avakian. 12% of Avakian men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Avakian women worked as a Fruit Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Avakian were Farmer and Packer. .

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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
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Tailor
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fruit Packer
    38%
  • Saleslady
    38%
  • Packer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Avakian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avakian 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 Avakian. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 519 military records available for the last name Avakian. For the veterans among your Avakian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avakian lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Avakian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Avakian in 1960 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

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