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Lehtola Family History

Lehtola Name Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from lehto ‘grove’ (compare Lehto ) + the locative suffix -la. Established as a hereditary surname since the 18th century chiefly in Ostrobothnia. Also adopted as an ornamental name mainly in the early 20th century to replace Swedish surnames. Common in southern southwestern and western Finland.

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


Similar surnames: Peltola, Lehto, Ketola, Kantola, Huhtala, Pesola, Ahola, Lefton

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Where is the Lehtola family from?

You can see how Lehtola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lehtola family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lehtola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Lehtola families living in Michigan. This was about 39% of all the recorded Lehtola's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Lehtola families in 1920.
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What did your Lehtola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lehtola. 44% of Lehtola men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Lehtola women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lehtola were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 624 census records available for the last name Lehtola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lehtola 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 647 immigration records available for the last name Lehtola. 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 238 military records available for the last name Lehtola. For the veterans among your Lehtola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lehtola lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lehtola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lehtola in 1953 was 58, and 78 in 2004.

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