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Kauranen Family History

Kauranen 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: Keranen, Karabin, Karner, Kraner, Karmann, Walraven, Waisanen, Karpen

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Where is the Kauranen family from?

You can see how Kauranen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kauranen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kauranen families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kauranen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kauranen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kauranen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Kauranen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kauranen 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Kauranen. 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 35 military records available for the last name Kauranen. For the veterans among your Kauranen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kauranen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kauranen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kauranen in 1965 was 43, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kauranen 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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