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Carkett Family History

Carkett Surname Meaning

from Carkeet near Saint Cleer (Cornwall) which is recorded as Karkeke in the 16th century (TNA).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Carkett family from?

You can see how Carkett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carkett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Carkett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Carkett families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Carkett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Carkett families in 1891.
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What did your Carkett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Steel Works Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Carkett. 50% of Carkett men worked as a Steel Works Labourer and 100% of Carkett 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

  • Steel Works Labourer
    50%
  • Master Butcher
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Carkett. 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 Carkett. For the veterans among your Carkett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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