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Rietala Family History

Rietala 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: Hietala, Rintala, Rantala, Pietila, Retana, Wiitala, Real, Vitale

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Where is the Rietala family from?

You can see how Rietala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rietala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rietala family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rietala's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Rietala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rietala 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 24 census records available for the last name Rietala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rietala 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Rietala. 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 Rietala. For the veterans among your Rietala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rietala lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1980, in the United States, Rietala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rietala in 1976 was 95, and 95 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rietala 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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