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Sarkissian Name Meaning

Armenian: variant of Sarkisian .

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


Similar surnames: Sarkisyan, Sarkisian, Mardirossian, Crissman, Torossian, Morrisson

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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 1920 there were 4 Sarkissian families living in New York. This was about 19% of all the recorded Sarkissian's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sarkissian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarkissian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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%
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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 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 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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