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Karvonen Family History

Karvonen Surname Meaning

Finnish: from karva ‘fur hair’ (based on a nickname such as Karvajalka ‘hairy-legged’ or Karvarinta ‘hairy chest’) + the surname suffix -nen.

Recorded as a hereditary surname since the Middle Ages in Savonia and Karelia and since the 16th century also in northern Ostrobothnia and Kainuu.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Karvonen family from?

You can see how Karvonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karvonen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Karvonen families living in Michigan. This was about 24% of all the recorded Karvonen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Karvonen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karvonen 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 Karvonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karvonen. 25% of Karvonen men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Karvonen women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karvonen were Farm Laborer and School Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    45%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • School Teacher
    23%

What Karvonen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Karvonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karvonen 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 Karvonen. 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 451 military records available for the last name Karvonen. For the veterans among your Karvonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karvonen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Karvonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Karvonen in 1955 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karvonen 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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