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Koistinen Family History

Koistinen Surname Meaning

Finnish: from the personal name Koisti the Finnish form of Konstantin (see Constantine) + the surname suffix -nen.

Recorded since the 16th century in Savonia in the east of Finland from where it spread to North Karelia, Kainuu, Ostrobothnia, and somewhat to the Karelian Isthmus.

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


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Where is the Koistinen family from?

You can see how Koistinen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koistinen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Koistinen families living in Minnesota. This was about 32% of all the recorded Koistinen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Koistinen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koistinen 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 Koistinen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koistinen. 30% of Koistinen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Koistinen women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Operator
    17%
  • Farming
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Koistinen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 926 census records available for the last name Koistinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koistinen 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Koistinen. 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 192 military records available for the last name Koistinen. For the veterans among your Koistinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koistinen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Koistinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Koistinen in 1962 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koistinen 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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