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Keshishian Family History

Keshishian Surname Meaning

Armenian: patronymic from Turkish keşiş ‘(Christian) priest/monk’ a term that came to be used as a distinguishing name for a Christian.

This form of the surname is found mainly in the US, Iran, and the Levant.

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


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Where is the Keshishian family from?

You can see how Keshishian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keshishian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Keshishian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Keshishian families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Keshishian's in USA. California had the highest population of Keshishian families in 1920.
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What did your Keshishian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keshishian. 30% of Keshishian men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Keshishian women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keshishian were Proprietor and At Home.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Owner
    12%
  • Rug Repairer
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    39%
  • Dressmaker
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • At Home
    16%

What Keshishian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Keshishian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keshishian 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 798 immigration records available for the last name Keshishian. 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 151 military records available for the last name Keshishian. For the veterans among your Keshishian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keshishian lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Keshishian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Keshishian in 1944 was 19, and 81 in 2004.

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