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Brickett Family History

Brickett Surname Meaning

English: metathesized form of Birkett.

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


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Where is the Brickett family from?

You can see how Brickett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brickett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brickett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 65 Brickett families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Brickett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brickett families in 1891.
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What did your Brickett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brickett. 43% of Brickett men worked as a Bricklayer and 78% of Brickett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brickett were Gardener and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    43%
  • Window Cleaner
    29%
  • Gardener
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Brickett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brickett 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Brickett. 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 934 military records available for the last name Brickett. For the veterans among your Brickett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brickett lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Brickett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Brickett in 1958 was 57, and 82 in 2003.

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