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Raitala Family History

Raitala 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, Rajala, Rintala, Hautala, Maijala, Hatala, Raiola, Wiitala

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Where is the Raitala family from?

You can see how Raitala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raitala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Raitala family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Raitala's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Raitala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raitala 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 17 census records available for the last name Raitala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raitala 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Raitala. 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 4 military records available for the last name Raitala. For the veterans among your Raitala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raitala lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Raitala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Raitala in 1973 was 87, and 95 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raitala 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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