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Jutila Family History

Jutila Surname Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from the personal name Jut(t)i, a pet form of Johannes (see John) + the locative suffix -la.

Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century in Tavastia and Ostrobothnia, it is found mainly in central Finland.

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


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You can see how Jutila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jutila family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jutila families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Jutila families living in Michigan. This was about 24% of all the recorded Jutila's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jutila families in 1920.
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What did your Jutila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jutila. 35% of Jutila men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Jutila women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jutila were Miner and Housework.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Miner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Jutila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Jutila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jutila 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Jutila. 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 190 military records available for the last name Jutila. For the veterans among your Jutila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jutila lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jutila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Jutila in 1962 was 79, and 87 in 2004.

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