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Krikorian Family History

Krikorian Surname Meaning

Armenian: patronymic from the western Armenian personal name Krikor from classical Armenian Grigor (see Gregory). This form of the surname is found mainly in the US, France, and the Levant.

Compare Gregorian, Grigorian, and Grigoryan.

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


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Where is the Krikorian family from?

You can see how Krikorian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krikorian family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Krikorian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Krikorian families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Krikorian's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Krikorian families in 1891.
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What did your Krikorian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krikorian. 22% of Krikorian men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Krikorian women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krikorian were Barber and Housewife.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Barber
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Dressmaker
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krikorian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krikorian 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Krikorian. 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 770 military records available for the last name Krikorian. For the veterans among your Krikorian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krikorian lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Krikorian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Krikorian in 1951 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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