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Nikita Family History

Nikita 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: Nikitas, Mikita, Nitta, Kita, Nakata, Rokita, Wiita, Nikula, Kikta

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Where is the Nikita family from?

You can see how Nikita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nikita family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nikita families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Nikita's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nikita families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nikita surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Nikita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nikita 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Nikita. 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 21 military records available for the last name Nikita. For the veterans among your Nikita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nikita lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Nikita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Nikita in 1970 was 84, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nikita 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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