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Ovaskainen Family History

Ovaskainen 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: Makinen, Niskanen, Koskinen, Vastine, Haskin, Hanninen, Jokinen

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Where is the Ovaskainen family from?

You can see how Ovaskainen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovaskainen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ovaskainen families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Ovaskainen family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ovaskainen's in USA. California had the highest population of Ovaskainen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Ovaskainen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovaskainen 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Ovaskainen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ovaskainen. For the veterans among your Ovaskainen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ovaskainen lifespan?

Average Ovaskainen life expectancy in 1979 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ovaskainen 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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