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Karhunen Family History

Karhunen 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: Korhonen, Karvonen, Karner, Karmann, Karpen, Keranen, Kinnunen

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Where is the Karhunen family from?

You can see how Karhunen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karhunen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Karhunen families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Karhunen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Karhunen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karhunen 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 Karhunen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karhunen. 100% of Karhunen 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
    100%

What Karhunen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Karhunen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karhunen 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Karhunen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Karhunen. For the veterans among your Karhunen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karhunen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Karhunen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Karhunen in 1970 was 82, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karhunen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karhunen 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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