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Miettunen Family History

Miettunen 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: Hiltunen, Metten, Mitten, Metzner, Kettner, Mitter, Bethune, Mitton

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Where is the Miettunen family from?

You can see how Miettunen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miettunen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Miettunen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Miettunen families living in Oregon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Miettunen's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Miettunen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miettunen 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 Miettunen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miettunen. 100% of Miettunen men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Miettunen women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Miettunen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Miettunen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miettunen 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Miettunen. 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 21 military records available for the last name Miettunen. For the veterans among your Miettunen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miettunen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Miettunen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Miettunen in 1962 was 49, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miettunen 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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