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Tikanen Family History

Tikanen 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: Tikkanen, Niskanen, Kann, Takano, Kamen, Tiano, Tann, Makinen

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Where is the Tikanen family from?

You can see how Tikanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tikanen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tikanen family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tikanen's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Tikanen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tikanen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tikanen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Tikanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tikanen 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Tikanen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Tikanen. For the veterans among your Tikanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tikanen lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Tikanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tikanen in 1986 was 72, and 45 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tikanen 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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