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Riikonen Family History

Riikonen 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: Niskanen, Rindone, Ricken, Toivonen, Leinonen, Raisanen, Heinonen

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Where is the Riikonen family from?

You can see how Riikonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riikonen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Riikonen family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Riikonen's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Riikonen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Riikonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riikonen 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Riikonen. 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 26 military records available for the last name Riikonen. For the veterans among your Riikonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riikonen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Riikonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Riikonen in 1966 was 77, and 67 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riikonen 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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