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Mikita Family History

Mikita Name Meaning

Ukrainian (standard transliteration Mykyta) Slovak and Polish: from the personal name Mykyta or Mikita Greek Nikētas (see Nikitas ). The Polish and Slovak surnames may be of Ukrainian origin or alternatively derivatives of local equivalents to the personal name Nicholas (see Mika ).

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


Similar surnames: Mika, Mikula, Kita, Milota, Nikitas, Minick, Mikeska, Rokita, Mita

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Where is the Mikita family from?

You can see how Mikita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikita family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mikita families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Mikita families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Mikita's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mikita families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikita surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mikita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mikita. 32% of Mikita men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Mikita women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mikita were Operator and Stenographer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mikita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikita 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 883 immigration records available for the last name Mikita. 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 728 military records available for the last name Mikita. For the veterans among your Mikita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikita lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mikita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mikita in 1957 was 59, and 64 in 2004.

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