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Haivala Family History

Haivala 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, Latvala, Hakala, Hautala, Maijala, Hatala, Vavala, Savala

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Where is the Haivala family from?

You can see how Haivala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haivala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Haivala families living in South Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Haivala's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Haivala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haivala 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 128 census records available for the last name Haivala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haivala 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Haivala. 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 22 military records available for the last name Haivala. For the veterans among your Haivala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haivala lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Haivala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Haivala in 1960 was 47, and 54 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haivala 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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