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Ohtonen Family History

Ohtonen Name 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: Lehtonen, Ottosen, Ahonen, Stone, Orton, Hone, Osten, Tone, Toren

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Where is the Ohtonen family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohtonen 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 Ohtonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ohtonen. 100% of Ohtonen 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Ohtonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohtonen 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Ohtonen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ohtonen. For the veterans among your Ohtonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohtonen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Ohtonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ohtonen in 1967 was 85, and 82 in 2000.

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