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Paananen Family History

Paananen 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: Hanninen, Tannen, Waisanen, Rantanen, Annen, Saarinen, Manninen

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Where is the Paananen family from?

You can see how Paananen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paananen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Paananen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Paananen families living in Michigan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Paananen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Paananen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paananen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paananen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paananen. 42% of Paananen men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Paananen women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paananen were Foreman and Maid. .

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    67%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 948 census records available for the last name Paananen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paananen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Paananen. 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 171 military records available for the last name Paananen. For the veterans among your Paananen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paananen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Paananen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Paananen in 1959 was 32, and 90 in 2004.

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