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Demirjian Family History

Demirjian Surname Meaning

Armenian: patronymic from an occupational name for an ironmonger or ironsmith.

It originates from Turkish demirci, an agent derivative of demir ‘iron’.

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


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Where is the Demirjian family from?

You can see how Demirjian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demirjian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Demirjian families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Demirjian's in USA. New York had the highest population of Demirjian families in 1920.
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What did your Demirjian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demirjian. 25% of Demirjian men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Demirjian women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Manager
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Demirjian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Demirjian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demirjian 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Demirjian. 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 189 military records available for the last name Demirjian. For the veterans among your Demirjian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demirjian lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Demirjian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Demirjian in 1952 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

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