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Skytta Family History

Skytta 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: Saitta, Skutt, Nitta, Cotta, Shetty, Motta, Datta, Kitt, Slott

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Where is the Skytta family from?

You can see how Skytta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skytta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Skytta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Skytta families living in Michigan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Skytta's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Skytta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skytta 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 Skytta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skytta. 56% of Skytta 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
    56%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

What Skytta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Skytta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skytta 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Skytta. 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 60 military records available for the last name Skytta. For the veterans among your Skytta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skytta lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Skytta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Skytta in 1965 was 70, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skytta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skytta 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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