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Karapetian Name Meaning

Armenian: variant of Karapetyan found mainly in the US and Iran.

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


Similar surnames: Garabedian, Kaloustian, Arakelian, Nahabedian, Avakian, Hagopian

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Where is the Karapetian family from?

You can see how Karapetian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karapetian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karapetian family living in Delaware. This was about 20% of all the recorded Karapetian's in USA. Delaware and 3 other states had the highest population of Karapetian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karapetian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karapetian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karapetian. 100% of Karapetian men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Karapetian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karapetian 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Karapetian. 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 6 military records available for the last name Karapetian. For the veterans among your Karapetian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karapetian lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Karapetian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Karapetian in 1969 was 62, and 77 in 2004.

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