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Kashishian Family History

Kashishian 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: Keshishian, Keshishyan, Krishnan, Kaloustian, Kassman, Shishido

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Where is the Kashishian family from?

You can see how Kashishian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kashishian family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kashishian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Kashishian families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kashishian's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Kashishian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kashishian 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 Kashishian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kashishian. 34% of Kashishian men worked as a Shoe Worker.

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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

  • Shoe Worker
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Kashishian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Kashishian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kashishian 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Kashishian. 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 171 military records available for the last name Kashishian. For the veterans among your Kashishian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kashishian lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kashishian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kashishian in 1955 was 48, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kashishian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kashishian 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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