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Finland, Karelia Births and Baptisms

Finland, Karelia Births and Baptisms

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This collection contains birth and baptism records from the Karelia region, Finland, between the years 1685 and 1949. Records typically include the name of the child, date of birth, date of baptism, place of residence, and the names of the parents. Records may also include names of additional relatives.<br><br>Karelia is an area in Northern Europe of historical significance for Russia (including the Soviet era), Finland, and Sweden. It is currently divided between Finland and Russia. The Republic of Karelia is a federal subject of Russia formed in 1991 from the Karelian ASSR. The Karelian Isthmus belongs to the Leningrad Oblast. The Finnish side consists of parts of the regions of South Karelia, North Karelia, and Kymenlaakso.

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Eino Antero LuukkanenBorn: June 4 1909

Eino Luukkanen was a Finnish fighter ace in World War II. He scored 56 confirmed victories, becoming Finland's third highest ranking ace. He flew the Fokker D-21, Brewster B-239 Buffalo, and Bf 109G.