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Riihimaki Family History

Riihimaki 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: Richman, Shiraki, Rahmani, Rahimi, Richichi, Maki, Rahman, Zielinski

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Where is the Riihimaki family from?

You can see how Riihimaki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riihimaki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Riihimaki families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Riihimaki's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Riihimaki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riihimaki 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 Riihimaki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Riihimaki. 34% of Riihimaki 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Wood Cutter
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Riihimaki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Riihimaki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riihimaki 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Riihimaki. 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 16 military records available for the last name Riihimaki. For the veterans among your Riihimaki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riihimaki lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Riihimaki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Riihimaki in 1965 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riihimaki 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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