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Anttila Family History

Anttila Surname Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms named Anttila from the personal name Antti (a vernacular form of Andreas) + the locative suffix -la.

Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century in southern, western, and northern Finland.

Compare Antilla.

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


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Where is the Anttila family from?

You can see how Anttila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anttila family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Anttila families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 23 Anttila families living in Minnesota. This was about 32% of all the recorded Anttila's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Anttila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anttila 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 Anttila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anttila. 25% of Anttila men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Anttila women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Anttila were Farm Laborer and Cook.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Cook
    15%

What Anttila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Anttila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anttila 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Anttila. 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 433 military records available for the last name Anttila. For the veterans among your Anttila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anttila lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Anttila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Anttila in 1961 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anttila 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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