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Sahakian Name Meaning

Armenian: variant of Sahakyan found mainly in the US Lebanon and France.

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


Similar surnames: Sahagian, Atamian, Shain, Kazarian, Surabian, Ohanian, Sarafian

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Where is the Sahakian family from?

You can see how Sahakian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sahakian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sahakian families living in Indiana. This was about 16% of all the recorded Sahakian's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Sahakian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sahakian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sahakian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sahakian. 50% of Sahakian men worked as a Bartender. .

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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

  • Bartender
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Sahakian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahakian 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 608 immigration records available for the last name Sahakian. 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 91 military records available for the last name Sahakian. For the veterans among your Sahakian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahakian lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sahakian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sahakian in 1955 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

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