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Riihonen Family History

Riihonen 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: Rindone, Rhone, Korhonen, Toivonen, Leinonen, Raisanen, Heinonen

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Where is the Riihonen family from?

You can see how Riihonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riihonen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Riihonen family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Riihonen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Riihonen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Riihonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riihonen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Riihonen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Riihonen. For the veterans among your Riihonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riihonen lifespan?

Average Riihonen life expectancy in 1995 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riihonen 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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