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Jarvela Family History

Jarvela Name Meaning

Finnish (Järvelä): habitational name from farms so named from järvi ‘lake’ (compare Jarvi ) + the locative suffix -lä with reference to their location. Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century in western and southern Finland.

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


Similar surnames: Savela, Kivela, Arola, Favela, Marvel, Varela, Parola, Havel, Wartell

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Where is the Jarvela family from?

You can see how Jarvela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarvela family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jarvela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Jarvela families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Jarvela's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jarvela families in 1920.
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What did your Jarvela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarvela. 27% of Jarvela men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Jarvela women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jarvela were Truck Driver and Nurse. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
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Census Records

There are 667 census records available for the last name Jarvela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarvela 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Jarvela. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 216 military records available for the last name Jarvela. For the veterans among your Jarvela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarvela lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Jarvela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jarvela in 1954 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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