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Parseghian Name Meaning

Armenian: patronymic from the personal name Parsegh western Armenian equivalent of Basil . Compare Barseghyan .

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


Similar surnames: Arreguin, Nersesian, Arslanian, Parchman, Barsamian, Marsiglia

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Where is the Parseghian family from?

You can see how Parseghian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parseghian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Parseghian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Parseghian families living in New Jersey. This was about 23% of all the recorded Parseghian's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Parseghian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parseghian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parseghian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Parseghian. 50% of Parseghian 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
    50%
  • Assistant
    50%
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Parseghian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parseghian 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Parseghian. 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 43 military records available for the last name Parseghian. For the veterans among your Parseghian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parseghian lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Parseghian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Parseghian in 1963 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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