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Seketa Family History

Seketa 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: Sekula, Seta, Sedita, Sakata, Sereda, Fekete, Serena, Sebesta

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Where is the Seketa family from?

You can see how Seketa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seketa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Seketa families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Seketa's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Seketa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seketa 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 Seketa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seketa. 100% of Seketa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Seketa women worked as a Maid.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Seketa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Seketa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seketa 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Seketa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 109 military records available for the last name Seketa. For the veterans among your Seketa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seketa lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Seketa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Seketa in 1957 was 63, and 65 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seketa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seketa 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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