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Trickett Name Meaning

English (mainly northwestern; of Norman origin): from a Norman-Picard form of Old French trichet trichot perhaps a variant of trichard tricard ‘cheat deceiver’. Compare Trick .

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


Similar surnames: Prickett, Rickett, Trippett, Fickett, Trickey, Crockett, Brickett

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Where is the Trickett family from?

You can see how Trickett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trickett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Trickett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 422 Trickett families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Trickett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Trickett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trickett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Trickett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trickett. 11% of Trickett men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Trickett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trickett were Lorry Driver and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Dairy Farmer
    6%
  • Coal Hewer
    5%
  • Lorry Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Trickett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trickett 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Trickett. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Trickett. For the veterans among your Trickett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trickett lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Trickett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Trickett in 1957 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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