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Jamgochian Family History

Jamgochian Surname Meaning

Armenian: patronymic from a variant of Armenian zhamkoch.

This name is an occupational title for a sexton,

which refers to a church official who looks after a church

and is responsible for ringing the bells.

The role emphasizes the importance of the sexton in maintaining the church's operations.

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


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Where is the Jamgochian family from?

You can see how Jamgochian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamgochian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Jamgochian families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jamgochian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Jamgochian families in 1920.
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What did your Jamgochian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jamgochian. 39% of Jamgochian men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jamgochian women worked as a Sales Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Proprietor
    31%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Meat Cutter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 319 immigration records available for the last name Jamgochian. 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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There are 225 military records available for the last name Jamgochian. For the veterans among your Jamgochian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamgochian lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Jamgochian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jamgochian in 1958 was 47, and 69 in 2003.

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