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Kikta Family History

Kikta Name Meaning

Polish: probably a nickname from kik kikut ‘stump’ as a topographic name or nickname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kita, Kukla, Kurta, Kitay, Kuta, Kiker, Kata, Sita, Pinta, Pita

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Where is the Kikta family from?

You can see how Kikta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kikta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Kikta families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kikta's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kikta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kikta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kikta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kikta. 25% of Kikta men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Kikta women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kikta were Farmer and Clerk. .

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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

  • Machinist
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Kikta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kikta 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Kikta. 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 248 military records available for the last name Kikta. For the veterans among your Kikta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kikta lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kikta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kikta in 1964 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

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