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Walitalo Family History

Walitalo 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, Tantalo, Galiano, Capitano, Walstad, Politano, Wiitala

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Where is the Walitalo family from?

You can see how Walitalo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walitalo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Walitalo family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Walitalo's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Walitalo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walitalo 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 Walitalo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Walitalo. 100% of Walitalo men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Walitalo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Walitalo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walitalo 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Walitalo. 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 25 military records available for the last name Walitalo. For the veterans among your Walitalo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walitalo lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Walitalo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Walitalo in 1957 was 59, and 42 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walitalo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walitalo 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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