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Wiitala Family History

Wiitala Name Meaning

Finnish: old variant of Viitala a habitational name from farms so named from viita ‘young deciduous forest’ or ‘dense spruce forest’ + the locative suffix -la. This variant is quite rare in Finland.

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


Similar surnames: Rintala, Wiita, Hietala, Wirkkala, Rantala, Maijala, Hautala, Huhtala

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Where is the Wiitala family from?

You can see how Wiitala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiitala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Wiitala families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wiitala's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wiitala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiitala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wiitala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiitala. 53% of Wiitala men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Wiitala women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiitala were Foreman and Seamstress. .

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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
    53%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Metal Finisher
    10%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%
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Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Wiitala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiitala 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Wiitala. 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 231 military records available for the last name Wiitala. For the veterans among your Wiitala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiitala lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Wiitala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wiitala in 1944 was 57, and 66 in 2004.

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