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Oinonen Family History

Oinonen 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: Toivonen, Leinonen, Heinonen, Linnen, Onnen, Finnen, Pinner, Nolen

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Where is the Oinonen family from?

You can see how Oinonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oinonen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Oinonen families living in Minnesota. This was about 31% of all the recorded Oinonen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Oinonen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oinonen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oinonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oinonen. 67% of Oinonen 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
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%

What Oinonen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Oinonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oinonen 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Oinonen. 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 39 military records available for the last name Oinonen. For the veterans among your Oinonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oinonen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Oinonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Oinonen in 1966 was 55, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oinonen 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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