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Hovhanessian Family History

Hovhanessian 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: Hovanesian, Ohanesian, Ohanian, Hovsepian, Johansson, Johannessen

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Where is the Hovhanessian family from?

You can see how Hovhanessian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hovhanessian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hovhanessian family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Hovhanessian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hovhanessian families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Hovhanessian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hovhanessian 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Hovhanessian. 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 Hovhanessian. For the veterans among your Hovhanessian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hovhanessian lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Hovhanessian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hovhanessian in 1976 was 80, and 71 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hovhanessian 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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