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Nahabedian Name Meaning

Armenian: patronymic from the western Armenian personal name Nahabed a derivative of classical Armenian nahapet ‘leader tribal chief’. This form of the surname is found mainly in the US and Lebanon; in Armenia it is spelled (transliterated) Nahapetyan.

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


Similar surnames: Garabedian, Donabedian, Karapetian, Avakian, Ohanesian, Sahagian

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Where is the Nahabedian family from?

You can see how Nahabedian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nahabedian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nahabedian families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Nahabedian's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nahabedian families in 1920.
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What did your Nahabedian ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Presser
    50%
  • Owner
    50%
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Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Nahabedian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nahabedian 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Nahabedian. 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 98 military records available for the last name Nahabedian. For the veterans among your Nahabedian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nahabedian lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Nahabedian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Nahabedian in 1960 was 54, and 78 in 2002.

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