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Virkkala Family History

Virkkala 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: Wirkkala, Mikkola, Erkkila, Pakkala, Virella, Virgil, Villa, Vila

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Where is the Virkkala family from?

You can see how Virkkala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Virkkala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Virkkala family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Virkkala's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Virkkala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Virkkala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Virkkala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virkkala 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Virkkala. 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 1 military records available for the last name Virkkala. For the veterans among your Virkkala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Virkkala lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Virkkala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Virkkala in 1976 was 78, and 92 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Virkkala 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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