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Huhtala Family History

Huhtala Surname Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from huhta ‘glade’ (compare Huhta) + the locative suffix -la.

Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century, chiefly in southwestern Finland and Ostrobothnia.

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


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You can see how Huhtala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huhtala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Huhtala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Huhtala families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 76% of all the recorded Huhtala's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Huhtala families in 1911.
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What did your Huhtala ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Huhtala. 100% of Huhtala men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Huhtala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huhtala 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 Huhtala. 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 253 military records available for the last name Huhtala. For the veterans among your Huhtala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huhtala lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Huhtala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Huhtala in 1959 was 51, and 66 in 2004.

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