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Atashian Family History

Atashian Name 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: Tashjian, Tashman, Atamian, Ashman, Avakian, Cashman, Tashiro, Tassin

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Where is the Atashian family from?

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

What did your Atashian ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Atashian ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Atashian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atashian 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Atashian. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Atashian. For the veterans among your Atashian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atashian lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Atashian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Atashian in 1974 was 81, and 85 in 2003.

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