About Tufenkjian
The surname Tufenkjian is of Armenian origin and is derived from the Turkish word "tüfenk" meaning "musket" or "firearm," and the suffix "-jian" indicating "son of." Therefore, Tufenkjian can be interpreted to mean "son of the musket/firearm maker" or "descendant of the gunsmith." This surname likely originated from an ancestor who was involved in the production or trade of firearms in historical Armenia.
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