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Sarkisian Family History

Sarkisian Surname Meaning

Armenian: patronymic from the western Armenian personal name Sarkis from classical Armenian Sargis an equivalent of Latin Sergius (see Sergio).

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


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Where is the Sarkisian family from?

You can see how Sarkisian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarkisian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sarkisian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 36 Sarkisian families living in Massachusetts. This was about 30% of all the recorded Sarkisian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sarkisian families in 1920.
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What did your Sarkisian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarkisian. 31% of Sarkisian men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Sarkisian women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarkisian were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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
    31%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Stitcher
    15%
  • Seamstress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sarkisian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarkisian 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sarkisian. 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 977 military records available for the last name Sarkisian. For the veterans among your Sarkisian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarkisian lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sarkisian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sarkisian in 1951 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

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