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Lahti Family History

Lahti Name Meaning

Finnish: from lahti ‘bay cove’ mostly an ornamental name that was frequently adopted during the name-changing campaigns in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in southern western and particularly southwestern Finland. In some cases this is also a habitational name from farms so named.

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


Similar surnames: Lampi, Lehto, Lai, Lauri, Matti, Last, Latt, Bahri, Lantz, Marti

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Where is the Lahti family from?

You can see how Lahti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lahti family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lahti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 28 Lahti families living in Ontario. This was about 85% of all the recorded Lahti's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lahti families in 1911.
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What did your Lahti ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lahti. 64% of Lahti 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
    64%
  • Labourer
    28%
  • Laborer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lahti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lahti 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Lahti. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lahti. For the veterans among your Lahti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lahti lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lahti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lahti in 1950 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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