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Kaiponen Family History

Kaiponen 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, Kampen, Capone, Aimone, Halonen, Waisanen, Karpen, Kyllonen

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Where is the Kaiponen family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaiponen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kaiponen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaiponen. 60% of Kaiponen 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Kaiponen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaiponen 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Kaiponen. 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 38 military records available for the last name Kaiponen. For the veterans among your Kaiponen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaiponen lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Kaiponen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kaiponen in 1953 was 43, and 69 in 2003.

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