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Kaukonen Family History

Kaukonen 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: Karvonen, Makinen, Halonen, Kuennen, Kyllonen, Korhonen, Salonen

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Where is the Kaukonen family from?

You can see how Kaukonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaukonen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kaukonen family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaukonen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kaukonen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaukonen 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 Kaukonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaukonen. 100% of Kaukonen 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 Kaukonen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Kaukonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaukonen 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Kaukonen. 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 41 military records available for the last name Kaukonen. For the veterans among your Kaukonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaukonen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kaukonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kaukonen in 1964 was 83, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaukonen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaukonen 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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