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Takkinen Family History

Takkinen 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, Tahtinen, Tikkanen, Hanninen, Jokinen, Tuominen, Tannen

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Where is the Takkinen family from?

You can see how Takkinen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Takkinen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Takkinen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Takkinen family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Takkinen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Takkinen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Takkinen 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 134 census records available for the last name Takkinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Takkinen 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Takkinen. 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 136 military records available for the last name Takkinen. For the veterans among your Takkinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Takkinen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Takkinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Takkinen in 1964 was 76, and 80 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Takkinen 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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