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Ashjian Family History

Ashjian Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Tashjian, Ashman, Abajian, Ashlin, Shan, Adrian, Ashland, Ashton

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Where is the Ashjian family from?

You can see how Ashjian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashjian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Ashjian families living in Massachusetts. This was about 32% of all the recorded Ashjian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ashjian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashjian 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 Ashjian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rug Cleaner and Social Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ashjian. 37% of Ashjian men worked as a Rug Cleaner and 100% of Ashjian women worked as a Social Worker.

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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

  • Rug Cleaner
    37%
  • Proprietor
    28%
  • Selling Clerk
    19%
  • Merchant
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Social Worker
    100%

What Ashjian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Ashjian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashjian 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Ashjian. 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 69 military records available for the last name Ashjian. For the veterans among your Ashjian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashjian lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ashjian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ashjian in 1953 was 55, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ashjian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashjian 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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