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Tuckett Family History

Tuckett Surname Meaning

English (Devon; of Norman origin): probably from a Norman personal name Tuket a diminutive of Old Norse Tóki or Tukk(a).

see Tooke and compare Hackett.

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


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Where is the Tuckett family from?

You can see how Tuckett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuckett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tuckett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 163 Tuckett families living in Devon. This was about 36% of all the recorded Tuckett's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Tuckett families in 1891.
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What did your Tuckett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tuckett. 20% of Tuckett men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Tuckett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tuckett were Farmer Retired 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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Farmer Retired
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Tuckett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuckett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tuckett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tuckett. For the veterans among your Tuckett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuckett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tuckett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tuckett in 1962 was 83, and 68 in 2004.

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