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Pakanen Family History

Pakanen 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: Makinen, Patane, Paine, Kann, Pagan, Takano, Panek, Kamen, Pann

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Where is the Pakanen family from?

You can see how Pakanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pakanen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pakanen family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Pakanen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pakanen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pakanen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Pakanen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Pakanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pakanen 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Pakanen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pakanen. For the veterans among your Pakanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pakanen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1984, in the United States, Pakanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pakanen in 1965 was 74, and 95 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pakanen 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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