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Halonen Name Meaning

Finnish: from the Karelian personal name Hali a vernacular form of the Russian Orthodox name Falaley from Greek Thal(l)elaios + the surname suffix -nen. Known since the Middle Ages in Savonia from where it spread since the 16th century to Karelia northern Ostrobothnia and northern Finland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Salonen, Tolonen, Hillen, Talone, Halen, Ahonen, Hannen, Malone

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Where is the Halonen family from?

You can see how Halonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halonen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Halonen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Halonen families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Halonen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Halonen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halonen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Halonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Halonen. 60% of Halonen men worked as a Labourer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Halonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halonen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Halonen. 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 374 military records available for the last name Halonen. For the veterans among your Halonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halonen lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Halonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Halonen in 1944 was 46, and 95 in 2004.

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