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Haataja Family History

Haataja Surname Meaning

Finnish: from the Karelian male personal name Hatja a vernacular form of Russian Fadei and Fadya from Greek Thaddaios (see Taddeo).

The surname has been used since the 17th century in Kainuu and northern Finland.

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


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Where is the Haataja family from?

You can see how Haataja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haataja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Haataja families living in Minnesota. This was about 39% of all the recorded Haataja's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Haataja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haataja 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 Haataja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haataja. 35% of Haataja 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
    35%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Fisherman
    11%
  • Government Fosjomg
    11%

What Haataja family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Haataja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haataja 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Haataja. 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 139 military records available for the last name Haataja. For the veterans among your Haataja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haataja lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Haataja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Haataja in 1964 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haataja 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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