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Rajala Family History

Rajala Surname Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from raja ‘boundary border’ + the locative suffix -la referring to their location.

Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century chiefly in western Finland.

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


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You can see how Rajala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rajala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rajala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Rajala families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rajala's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rajala families in 1911.
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What did your Rajala ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rajala. 100% of Rajala 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Rajala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rajala 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rajala. 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 390 military records available for the last name Rajala. For the veterans among your Rajala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rajala lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Rajala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rajala in 1948 was 54, and 62 in 2004.

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