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Hirvonen Family History

Hirvonen 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, Halonen, Tirone, Hirons, Irvine, Korhonen, Toivonen, Hirose

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Where is the Hirvonen family from?

You can see how Hirvonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirvonen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hirvonen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Hirvonen families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirvonen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hirvonen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirvonen 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 Hirvonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hirvonen. 100% of Hirvonen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hirvonen women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Hirvonen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Hirvonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirvonen 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 645 immigration records available for the last name Hirvonen. 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 59 military records available for the last name Hirvonen. For the veterans among your Hirvonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirvonen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hirvonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hirvonen in 1964 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hirvonen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirvonen 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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