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Sikanen Family History

Sikanen 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: Niskanen, Skagen, Tikkanen, Simanek, Skanes, Schanen, Sidney, Kann

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Sikanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sikanen 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Sikanen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Sikanen. For the veterans among your Sikanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sikanen lifespan?

Average Sikanen life expectancy in 1977 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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