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Arponen Family History

Arponen 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: Karvonen, Ronen, Dronen, Aronin, Arnone, Arone, Ahonen, Cronen

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Where is the Arponen family from?

You can see how Arponen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arponen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arponen family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Arponen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Arponen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arponen 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 42 census records available for the last name Arponen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arponen 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Arponen. 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 Arponen. For the veterans among your Arponen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arponen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Arponen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Arponen in 1966 was 91, and 81 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arponen 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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