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Mcketa Family History

Mcketa 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: Mikita, Mckell, Moneta, Mcbeth, Mckenna, Mckeel, Mckean, Makela

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Where is the Mcketa family from?

You can see how Mcketa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcketa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mcketa families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Mcketa family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcketa's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Mcketa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcketa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcketa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcketa. 100% of Mcketa women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Mcketa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Mcketa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcketa 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mcketa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Mcketa. For the veterans among your Mcketa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcketa lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Mcketa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcketa in 1972 was 62, and 91 in 2003.

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