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Arshak Family History

Arshak 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: Marshak, Arshad, Ishak, Afshar, Roshak, Warshaw, Rehak, Marshal

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Where is the Arshak family from?

You can see how Arshak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arshak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arshak family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arshak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Arshak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arshak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Arshak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arshak 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Arshak. 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 2 military records available for the last name Arshak. For the veterans among your Arshak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arshak lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Arshak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Arshak in 1972 was 57, and 42 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arshak 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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