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Laitala Family History

Laitala 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: La Sala, Rantala, Latvala, Hautala, Maijala, Hatala, Wiitala, Catala

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Where is the Laitala family from?

You can see how Laitala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laitala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Laitala families living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Laitala's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Laitala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laitala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laitala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laitala. 27% of Laitala 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    11%
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What Laitala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Laitala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laitala 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Laitala. 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 75 military records available for the last name Laitala. For the veterans among your Laitala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laitala lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Laitala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Laitala in 1962 was 53, and 85 in 2003.

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