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Kahkonen Family History

Kahkonen 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: Karvonen, Ahonen, Makinen, Halonen, Kyllonen, Korhonen, Kahanek

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Where is the Kahkonen family from?

You can see how Kahkonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahkonen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kahkonen families living in Michigan. This was about 31% of all the recorded Kahkonen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kahkonen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahkonen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kahkonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kahkonen. 67% of Kahkonen 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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What Kahkonen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Kahkonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahkonen 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Kahkonen. 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 77 military records available for the last name Kahkonen. For the veterans among your Kahkonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahkonen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kahkonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kahkonen in 1965 was 43, and 87 in 2003.

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