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Amirian Family History

Amirian Surname Meaning

Armenian and Iranian: patronymic from the Arabic personal name Amir. It is formed with the suffix -ian ‘descendant of’ which is common in both the surnames of Armenian and Persian origin.

Another Armenian variant of the surname found mainly in Armenia and Russia is Amiryan.

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


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Where is the Amirian family from?

You can see how Amirian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amirian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Amirian family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Amirian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Amirian families in 1920.
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What did your Amirian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amirian. 100% of Amirian men worked as a Manager.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Amirian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amirian 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Amirian. 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 26 military records available for the last name Amirian. For the veterans among your Amirian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amirian lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Amirian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Amirian in 1962 was 74, and 78 in 2003.

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