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Pinajian Family History

Pinajian 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: Minasian, Pinion, Kalajian, Pisapia, Abajian, Kinahan, Papazian

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Where is the Pinajian family from?

You can see how Pinajian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinajian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pinajian family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Pinajian's in USA. California had the highest population of Pinajian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinajian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pinajian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pinajian. 100% of Pinajian men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Pinajian women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Pinajian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Pinajian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinajian 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Pinajian. 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 39 military records available for the last name Pinajian. For the veterans among your Pinajian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinajian lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Pinajian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pinajian in 1958 was 59, and 85 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinajian 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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