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Maghakian Family History

Maghakian 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: Magarian, Sahakian, Raghavan, Sahagian, Avakian, Mahajan, Mazmanian

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Where is the Maghakian family from?

You can see how Maghakian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maghakian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Maghakian families living in Massachusetts. This was about 63% of all the recorded Maghakian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Maghakian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maghakian 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 Maghakian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sectretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maghakian. 100% of Maghakian women worked as a Sectretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sectretary
    100%

What Maghakian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Maghakian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maghakian 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Maghakian. 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 198 military records available for the last name Maghakian. For the veterans among your Maghakian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maghakian lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Maghakian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Maghakian in 1963 was 82, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maghakian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maghakian 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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