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Suhonen Family History

Suhonen 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: Schoen, Salonen, Shone, Showen, Shoen, Ahonen, Schone, Schoner

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Where is the Suhonen family from?

You can see how Suhonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suhonen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Suhonen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Suhonen families living in Minnesota. This was about 25% of all the recorded Suhonen's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Suhonen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suhonen 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 Suhonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Suhonen. 32% of Suhonen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Farmhand
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%

What Suhonen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Suhonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suhonen 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Suhonen. 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 56 military records available for the last name Suhonen. For the veterans among your Suhonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suhonen lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Suhonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Suhonen in 1953 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Suhonen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suhonen 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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