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Raihala Family History

Raihala 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: Rantala, Rajala, Maijala, Raiola, Machala, Rahal, Rachal, Mahala

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Where is the Raihala family from?

You can see how Raihala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raihala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Raihala families living in Minnesota. This was about 83% of all the recorded Raihala's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Raihala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raihala 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 Raihala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raihala. 45% of Raihala 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Fisherman
    23%

What Raihala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Raihala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raihala 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Raihala. 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 20 military records available for the last name Raihala. For the veterans among your Raihala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raihala lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Raihala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Raihala in 1963 was 34, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raihala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raihala 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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