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Koljonen Family History

Koljonen 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: Kyllonen, Korhonen, Tolonen, Kolden, Halonen, Toivonen, Karvonen

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Where is the Koljonen family from?

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

What did your Koljonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koljonen. 100% of Koljonen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Koljonen women worked as a Farm 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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What Koljonen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Koljonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koljonen 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Koljonen. 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 35 military records available for the last name Koljonen. For the veterans among your Koljonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koljonen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Koljonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Koljonen in 1959 was 59, and 90 in 2002.

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