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Hukkanen Family History

Hukkanen Name 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: Hokkanen, Tikkanen, Niskanen, Hanen, Pulkkinen, Heikkinen, Humann

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Where is the Hukkanen family from?

You can see how Hukkanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hukkanen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hukkanen families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Hukkanen families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hukkanen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hukkanen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hukkanen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hukkanen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hukkanen. 100% of Hukkanen men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Hukkanen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Hukkanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hukkanen 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Hukkanen. 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 50 military records available for the last name Hukkanen. For the veterans among your Hukkanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hukkanen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Hukkanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hukkanen in 1965 was 70, and 88 in 2002.

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