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Takanen Family History

Takanen 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: Takano, Makinen, Tannen, Tikkanen, Tapanes, Tanner, Kann, Tanabe

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Where is the Takanen family from?

You can see how Takanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Takanen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Takanen family living in Oregon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Takanen's in USA. Oregon and 1 other state had the highest population of Takanen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Takanen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Takanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Takanen 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Takanen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Takanen. For the veterans among your Takanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Takanen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Takanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Takanen in 1964 was 75, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Takanen 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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