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Pakonen Family History

Pakonen 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, Halonen, Salonen, Pankonin, Pavone, Ahonen, Konen, Palone

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Where is the Pakonen family from?

You can see how Pakonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pakonen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pakonen families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Pakonen families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Pakonen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pakonen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pakonen 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 Pakonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pakonen. 34% of Pakonen men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Boat Builder
    23%
  • Baker
    23%
  • Wire Drawer
    23%

What Pakonen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Pakonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pakonen 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Pakonen. 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 30 military records available for the last name Pakonen. For the veterans among your Pakonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pakonen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Pakonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pakonen in 1965 was 84, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pakonen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pakonen 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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