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Kankkonen Family History

Kankkonen Surname 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, Pankonin, Kaneko, Makinen, Hanninen, Kanner, Halonen

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Where is the Kankkonen family from?

You can see how Kankkonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kankkonen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kankkonen family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kankkonen's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Kankkonen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kankkonen 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 Kankkonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Longshoreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kankkonen. 100% of Kankkonen men worked as a Longshoreman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Longshoreman
    100%

What Kankkonen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Kankkonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kankkonen 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Kankkonen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Kankkonen. For the veterans among your Kankkonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kankkonen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Kankkonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kankkonen in 1972 was 62, and 85 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kankkonen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kankkonen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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