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Peakett Family History

Peakett 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: Perkett, Beckett, Puckett, Pellett, Pickett, Packett, Plaskett

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Where is the Peakett family from?

You can see how Peakett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peakett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Peakett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Peakett families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Peakett's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Peakett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Peakett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peakett 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 Peakett. 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 1 military records available for the last name Peakett. For the veterans among your Peakett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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