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Koskinen Family History

Koskinen Surname Meaning

Finnish: from koski ‘rapids’ (compare Koski) + the surname suffix -nen. Adopted widely during the national awakening of the late 19th century by Finns without surnames in southern western and central Finland (compare Virtanen).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Koskinen family from?

You can see how Koskinen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koskinen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Koskinen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Koskinen families living in Minnesota. This was about 20% of all the recorded Koskinen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Koskinen families in 1920.
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What did your Koskinen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koskinen. 15% of Koskinen men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Koskinen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koskinen were Carpenter and Machine Operator.

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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
    15%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Typist
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    12%

What Koskinen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Koskinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koskinen 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Koskinen. 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 373 military records available for the last name Koskinen. For the veterans among your Koskinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koskinen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Koskinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Koskinen in 1958 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koskinen 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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