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Nersesian Name Meaning

Armenian: patronymic from the classical Armenian personal name Nersēs (from Middle Persian Nerseh) a name borne by patriarchs of the Armenian Church from the 4th century onward.

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


Similar surnames: Bedrosian, Hovsepian, Petrosian, Sarkisian, Derderian, Derian

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Where is the Nersesian family from?

You can see how Nersesian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nersesian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nersesian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nersesian families living in Massachusetts. This was about 18% of all the recorded Nersesian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Nersesian families in 1920.
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What did your Nersesian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nersesian. 34% of Nersesian men worked as a Tailor. .

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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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Nersesian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nersesian 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Nersesian. 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 172 military records available for the last name Nersesian. For the veterans among your Nersesian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nersesian lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nersesian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Nersesian in 1962 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

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