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Chakmakjian Family History

Chakmakjian 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: Basmajian, Champion, Avakian, Chastain, Chavarin, Hakimian, Chapman

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Where is the Chakmakjian family from?

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

What did your Chakmakjian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chakmakjian. 100% of Chakmakjian 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Chakmakjian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chakmakjian 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Chakmakjian. 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 13 military records available for the last name Chakmakjian. For the veterans among your Chakmakjian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chakmakjian lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Chakmakjian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chakmakjian in 1969 was 87, and 91 in 2003.

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