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Latvala Family History

Latvala Name Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from latva ‘upriver headwaters’ + the locative suffix -la. Established as a hereditary surname especially in southern Ostrobothnia and in Kemi–Oulu region at the latest from the 19th century.

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


Similar surnames: Rajala, Hakala, Mattila, La Sala, Laurila, Pakkala, Hatala, Lassila

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Where is the Latvala family from?

You can see how Latvala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Latvala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Latvala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Latvala families living in Minnesota. This was about 41% of all the recorded Latvala's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Latvala families in 1920.
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What did your Latvala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Latvala. 39% of Latvala men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Latvala women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Latvala were Farmer and Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 960 census records available for the last name Latvala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Latvala 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 917 immigration records available for the last name Latvala. 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 397 military records available for the last name Latvala. For the veterans among your Latvala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Latvala lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Latvala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Latvala in 1942 was 36, and 80 in 2004.

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