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Laitinen Family History

Laitinen Name Meaning

Finnish: from the personal name Laiti of ancient Germanic origin + the surname suffix -nen. This surname has been known since the Middle Ages in Savonia in the east of Finland from where it spread mainly to other parts of eastern Finland and to central Finland.

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


Similar surnames: Tahtinen, Lampinen, Lehtinen, Hanninen, Raisanen, Waisanen, Jarvinen

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Where is the Laitinen family from?

You can see how Laitinen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laitinen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Laitinen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Laitinen families living in British Columbia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Laitinen's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Laitinen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laitinen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laitinen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laitinen. 37% of Laitinen men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Laitinen women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laitinen were Miner and Clerk. .

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Miner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    28%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laitinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laitinen 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 Laitinen. 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 529 military records available for the last name Laitinen. For the veterans among your Laitinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laitinen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Laitinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Laitinen in 1954 was 67, and 62 in 2004.

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