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Walkonen Family History

Walkonen 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: Halonen, Salonen, Walker, Makinen, Walraven, Malone, Walpole, Waldner

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Where is the Walkonen family from?

You can see how Walkonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walkonen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Walkonen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Walkonen families living in Massachusetts. This was about 55% of all the recorded Walkonen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Walkonen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walkonen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Walkonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Walkonen. 50% of Walkonen 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Walkonen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Walkonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walkonen 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Walkonen. 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 49 military records available for the last name Walkonen. For the veterans among your Walkonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walkonen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Walkonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Walkonen in 1967 was 66, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walkonen 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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