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Heikkala Family History

Heikkala 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: Heikkila, Hietala, Hakala, Wirkkala, Heidkamp, Mikkola, Pekala

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Where is the Heikkala family from?

You can see how Heikkala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heikkala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Heikkala families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Heikkala's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Heikkala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heikkala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heikkala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heikkala. 20% of Heikkala men worked as a Miner and 100% of Heikkala women worked as a 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

  • Miner
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Lumberman
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Heikkala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Heikkala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heikkala 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Heikkala. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Heikkala. For the veterans among your Heikkala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heikkala lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Heikkala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heikkala in 1964 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heikkala 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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