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Jaffarian Family History

Jaffarian 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: Kazarian, Jafari, Azarian, Apkarian, Nazarian, Gasparian, Najarian

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Where is the Jaffarian family from?

You can see how Jaffarian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaffarian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jaffarian families living in Massachusetts. This was about 17% of all the recorded Jaffarian's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Jaffarian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaffarian 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 Jaffarian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Fancy Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaffarian. 34% of Jaffarian men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Jaffarian women worked as a Fancy Stitcher.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fancy Stitcher
    100%

What Jaffarian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Jaffarian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaffarian 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Jaffarian. 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 74 military records available for the last name Jaffarian. For the veterans among your Jaffarian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaffarian lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jaffarian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Jaffarian in 1966 was 57, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaffarian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaffarian 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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