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Raistakka Family History

Raistakka 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: Rantala, Railsback, Rintala, Ramstad, Castagna, Raisanen, Reistad

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Where is the Raistakka family from?

You can see how Raistakka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raistakka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Raistakka families living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Raistakka's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Raistakka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raistakka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Raistakka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raistakka. 45% of Raistakka men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Fisherman
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

What Raistakka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Raistakka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raistakka 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Raistakka. 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 12 military records available for the last name Raistakka. For the veterans among your Raistakka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raistakka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Raistakka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Raistakka in 1965 was 49, and 98 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raistakka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raistakka 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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