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Haarala Family History

Haarala Surname 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: Haapala, Hakala, Hautala, Saarela, Haataja, Hatala, Harada, Harral

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Where is the Haarala family from?

You can see how Haarala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haarala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Haarala families living in Michigan. This was about 21% of all the recorded Haarala's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Haarala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haarala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Haarala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haarala. 43% of Haarala men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%

What Haarala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Haarala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haarala 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Haarala. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 99 military records available for the last name Haarala. For the veterans among your Haarala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haarala lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Haarala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Haarala in 1958 was 55, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haarala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haarala ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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