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Kivimaki Family History

Kivimaki 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: Kilinski, Kicinski, Viviani, Kimak, Maki, Kinman, Kaminski, Kivi

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Where is the Kivimaki family from?

You can see how Kivimaki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kivimaki family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kivimaki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kivimaki families living in Michigan. This was about 30% of all the recorded Kivimaki's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kivimaki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kivimaki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kivimaki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kivimaki. 59% of Kivimaki men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kivimaki women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Miner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Kivimaki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kivimaki 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 782 immigration records available for the last name Kivimaki. 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 72 military records available for the last name Kivimaki. For the veterans among your Kivimaki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kivimaki lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kivimaki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kivimaki in 1963 was 76, and 68 in 2004.

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