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Aaltonen Family History

Aaltonen 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: Halonen, Salonen, Peltonen, Alton, Halton, Dalton, Calton, Malone

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Where is the Aaltonen family from?

You can see how Aaltonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aaltonen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Aaltonen families living in Oregon. This was about 38% of all the recorded Aaltonen's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Aaltonen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aaltonen 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 Aaltonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aaltonen. 100% of Aaltonen men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Aaltonen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Aaltonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aaltonen 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 Aaltonen. 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 114 military records available for the last name Aaltonen. For the veterans among your Aaltonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aaltonen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Aaltonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Aaltonen in 1963 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aaltonen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aaltonen 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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