History of your Surname
Get access to Chorbajian family records.Start a free trial

Chorbajian Family History

Chorbajian 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: Cherian, Christian, Chorba, Corbin, Corban, Mooradian, Carbajal

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Chorbajian family from?

You can see how Chorbajian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chorbajian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chorbajian family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chorbajian's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Chorbajian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chorbajian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chorbajian ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Chorbajian | Data not to scale

*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

  • Proprietor
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Chorbajian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Chorbajian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chorbajian census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Chorbajian

Passenger Lists

There are 339 immigration records available for the last name Chorbajian. 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.

View all Chorbajian immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Chorbajian. For the veterans among your Chorbajian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Chorbajian military records

You've only scratched the surface of Chorbajian family history

Discover More

What is the average Chorbajian lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Chorbajian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Chorbajian in 1964 was 67, and 48 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chorbajian

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Chorbajian family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Chorbajian last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial