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Dakita Family History

Dakita Name 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: Datta, Mikita, Kita, Nakata, Takata, Maita, Rokita, Arita, Davila

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dakita 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 Dakita ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dakita ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Dakita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dakita 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dakita. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dakita. For the veterans among your Dakita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dakita lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Dakita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dakita in 1979 was 79, and 57 in 2001.

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