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Crackett Family History

Crackett Surname Meaning

unexplained. Possibly a variant of Craighead although intermediate supporting forms are lacking.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Crackett family from?

You can see how Crackett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crackett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crackett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Crackett families living in Northumberland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Crackett's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Crackett families in 1891.
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What did your Crackett 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 Crackett. 100% of Crackett men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Crackett 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Cook
    7%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Crackett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crackett 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Crackett. 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 92 military records available for the last name Crackett. For the veterans among your Crackett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crackett lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Crackett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Crackett in 1978 was 52, and 67 in 2000.

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