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Neketa Family History

Neketa 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: Nakata, Nemetz, Neet, Nesta, Nemeth, Fekete, Nekola, Taketa, Nemet

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Where is the Neketa family from?

You can see how Neketa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neketa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Neketa families living in Alaska. This was about 60% of all the recorded Neketa's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Neketa families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Neketa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neketa 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Neketa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Neketa. For the veterans among your Neketa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neketa lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Neketa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Neketa in 1979 was 55, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neketa 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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