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Koivu Family History

Koivu 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: Kivi, Kou, Koike, Kois, Kieu, Qiu, Ku, Kim, Kong, Ko

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Where is the Koivu family from?

You can see how Koivu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koivu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Koivu families living in Michigan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Koivu's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Koivu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koivu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koivu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koivu. 29% of Koivu men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Electrician
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
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What Koivu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 638 census records available for the last name Koivu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koivu 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Koivu. 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 203 military records available for the last name Koivu. For the veterans among your Koivu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koivu lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Koivu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Koivu in 1948 was 65, and 86 in 2004.

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