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Ahonen Family History

Ahonen Surname Meaning

Finnish: from Aho + the common surname suffix -nen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Ahonen family from?

You can see how Ahonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahonen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Ahonen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Ahonen families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ahonen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ahonen families in 1911.
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What did your Ahonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ahonen. 50% of Ahonen 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ahonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahonen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ahonen. 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 292 military records available for the last name Ahonen. For the veterans among your Ahonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahonen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ahonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ahonen in 1955 was 46, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahonen 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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