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Aalto Family History

Aalto Surname Meaning

Finnish: ornamental name from aalto ‘wave’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Aalto family from?

You can see how Aalto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aalto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Aalto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Aalto families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Aalto's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Aalto families in 1911.
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What did your Aalto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aalto. 45% of Aalto men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Aalto women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aalto were Farmer and Waitress.

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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
    45%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    37%
  • Maid
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aalto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aalto 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Aalto. 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 468 military records available for the last name Aalto. For the veterans among your Aalto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aalto lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Aalto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Aalto in 1955 was 33, and 82 in 2004.

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