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Drakett Family History

Drakett 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: Drake, Duckett, Gravett, Drakes, Brackett, Drewett, Dockett, Brett

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Where is the Drakett family from?

You can see how Drakett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drakett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Drakett families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drakett's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Drakett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drakett 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 Drakett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Drakett. 60% of Drakett men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 100% of Drakett 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

  • Colliery Hewer
    60%
  • Coal Miner (haulage)
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Drakett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Drakett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drakett 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Drakett. 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 15 military records available for the last name Drakett. For the veterans among your Drakett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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