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Mikkonen Family History

Mikkonen 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: Tikkanen, Makinen, Niskanen, Mignone, Mikkola, Heikkinen, Milone

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Where is the Mikkonen family from?

You can see how Mikkonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikkonen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mikkonen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Mikkonen families living in Michigan. This was about 15% of all the recorded Mikkonen's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Mikkonen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikkonen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mikkonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mikkonen. 50% of Mikkonen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farm Hand
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
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What Mikkonen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Mikkonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikkonen 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 786 immigration records available for the last name Mikkonen. 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 61 military records available for the last name Mikkonen. For the veterans among your Mikkonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikkonen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mikkonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mikkonen in 1965 was 64, and 60 in 2004.

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