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Karhonen Family History

Karhonen 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: Korhonen, Karvonen, Ahonen, Kronen, Kroner, Garzone, Carbone, Karner

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Where is the Karhonen family from?

You can see how Karhonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karhonen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karhonen family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Karhonen's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Karhonen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karhonen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karhonen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Winder Tender
    100%
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What Karhonen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Karhonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karhonen 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Karhonen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Karhonen. For the veterans among your Karhonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karhonen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1985, in the United States, Karhonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Karhonen in 1976 was 69, and 73 in 1985.

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