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Toivanen Family History

Toivanen 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, Moilanen, Waisanen, Tolonen, Raisanen, Tikkanen, Tomanek

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Where is the Toivanen family from?

You can see how Toivanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toivanen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Toivanen family living in Alaska. This was about 25% of all the recorded Toivanen's in USA. Alaska and 3 other states had the highest population of Toivanen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Toivanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toivanen 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Toivanen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Toivanen. For the veterans among your Toivanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toivanen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Toivanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Toivanen in 1969 was 68, and 79 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toivanen 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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