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Takala Family History

Takala Name Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from taka ‘back behind’ + the locative suffix -la with reference to their remote locations. Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century in southwestern and southern Ostrobothnia.

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


Similar surnames: Hakala, Pakkala, Rajala, Hakola, Hatala, Makela, Nakata, Takagi

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Where is the Takala family from?

You can see how Takala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Takala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Takala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 23 Takala families living in Michigan. This was about 26% of all the recorded Takala's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Takala families in 1920.
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What did your Takala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Takala. 20% of Takala men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Takala women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Takala were Miner and Clerk. .

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Takala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Takala 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 927 immigration records available for the last name Takala. 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 287 military records available for the last name Takala. For the veterans among your Takala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Takala lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Takala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Takala in 1962 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

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