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Raikula Family History

Raikula 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: Pakula, Bakula, Raiola, Mikula, Nikula, Pikula, Rantala, Rajala

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raikula 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 14 census records available for the last name Raikula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raikula 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Raikula. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Raikula. For the veterans among your Raikula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raikula lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Raikula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Raikula in 1970 was 66, and 41 in 2002.

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