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Cakett Family History

Cakett 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: Cavett, Hackett, Catt, Baskett, Cockett, Cake, Carnett, Cadet, Kett

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Where is the Cakett family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cakett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cakett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cakett. 100% of Cakett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Cakett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cakett 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Cakett. 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 7 military records available for the last name Cakett. For the veterans among your Cakett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cakett lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cakett

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