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Sihvonen Family History

Sihvonen 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: Schoen, Toivonen, Karvonen, Salonen, Schroen, Ihnen, Lehtonen

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Sihvonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sihvonen 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Sihvonen. 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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There are 23 military records available for the last name Sihvonen. For the veterans among your Sihvonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sihvonen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sihvonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sihvonen in 1963 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

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