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Maijala Family History

Maijala Surname Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from maija a dialect variant of maja ‘cottage hut’ + the locative suffix -la. Found as a hereditary surname in southern, western, and northern Finland.

In a few cases, possibly also a habitational name from a farm named with the female personal name Maija, a Finnish vernacular form of Maria and Margaret, indicating that the farm has been managed by a widow.

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

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Where is the Maijala family from?

You can see how Maijala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maijala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Maijala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Maijala families living in Minnesota. This was about 58% of all the recorded Maijala's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Maijala families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maijala 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 298 census records available for the last name Maijala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maijala 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Maijala. 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 143 military records available for the last name Maijala. For the veterans among your Maijala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maijala lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Maijala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Maijala in 1949 was 37, and 87 in 2004.

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