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*''Eastern Finland'' (Kuopio, Lappi, Mikkeli, Oulu, and Viipuri Counties with the exception of certain parishes). Surnames did not change from generation to generation.
*''Eastern Finland'' (Kuopio, Lappi, Mikkeli, Oulu, and Viipuri Counties with the exception of certain parishes). Surnames did not change from generation to generation.
=== Western Finland ===
=== Western Finland ===
Two types of surnames were common in western Finland: patronymic and farm names. A farm name could be used in additional to a patronymic name.  
Two types of surnames were common in western Finland: patronymic and [[Finland_Personal_Names#Farm_Names|farm names]]. A farm name could be used in additional to a patronymic name.  


==== Patronymic Surnames ====
==== Patronymic Surnames ====
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