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Honkala Family History

Honkala Name Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from honka ‘pine tree’ + the locative ending -la. Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century in southern and western Finland.

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


Similar surnames: Hakala, Haapala, Hietala, Pakkala, Huhtala, Takala, Hannula, Annala

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Where is the Honkala family from?

You can see how Honkala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honkala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Honkala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Honkala families living in Michigan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Honkala's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Honkala families in 1920.
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What did your Honkala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Honkala. 45% of Honkala men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Honkala women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Honkala were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Honkala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honkala 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 564 immigration records available for the last name Honkala. 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 236 military records available for the last name Honkala. For the veterans among your Honkala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honkala lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Honkala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Honkala in 1960 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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