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Heitala Family History

Heitala 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: Hietala, Hautala, Hatala, Huhtala, Wiitala, Switala, Eitel, Keitel

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Where is the Heitala family from?

You can see how Heitala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heitala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Heitala families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Heitala's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Heitala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heitala 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 185 census records available for the last name Heitala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heitala 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Heitala. 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 7 military records available for the last name Heitala. For the veterans among your Heitala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heitala lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2004, in the United States, Heitala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heitala in 2001 was 58, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heitala 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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