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Skyta Family History

Skyta 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: Kita, Seta, Skora, Kata, Santa, Sita, Skala, Sakata, Kuta, Skoda

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Where is the Skyta family from?

You can see how Skyta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skyta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Skyta families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Skyta's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Skyta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skyta 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 Skyta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skyta. 100% of Skyta men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Skyta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Skyta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skyta 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Skyta. 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 25 military records available for the last name Skyta. For the veterans among your Skyta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skyta lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Skyta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Skyta in 1968 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skyta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skyta 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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