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Pyykkonen Family History

Pyykkonen 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: Pulkkinen, Kyllonen, Pankonin, Heikkinen, Tikkanen, Hokkanen

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Where is the Pyykkonen family from?

You can see how Pyykkonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pyykkonen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pyykkonen families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pyykkonen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pyykkonen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pyykkonen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pyykkonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pyykkonen. 50% of Pyykkonen 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
    50%
  • Trammer
    50%

What Pyykkonen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Pyykkonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pyykkonen 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Pyykkonen. 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 69 military records available for the last name Pyykkonen. For the veterans among your Pyykkonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pyykkonen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Pyykkonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pyykkonen in 1970 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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