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Alatalo Family History

Alatalo 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: Ylitalo, Arata, Asato, Amaral, Tantalo, Plato, Salata, Latvala, Lato

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Where is the Alatalo family from?

You can see how Alatalo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alatalo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Alatalo families living in Michigan. This was about 48% of all the recorded Alatalo's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Alatalo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alatalo 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 Alatalo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alatalo. 48% of Alatalo men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Alatalo women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    42%
  • Miner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Alatalo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 612 census records available for the last name Alatalo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alatalo 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 482 immigration records available for the last name Alatalo. 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 132 military records available for the last name Alatalo. For the veterans among your Alatalo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alatalo lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Alatalo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Alatalo in 1961 was 40, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alatalo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alatalo 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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