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Duckitt Family History

Duckitt Surname Meaning

see Duckett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Duckitt family from?

You can see how Duckitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duckitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Duckitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 98 Duckitt families living in Yorkshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Duckitt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Duckitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duckitt 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 Duckitt 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 Duckitt. 62% of Duckitt men worked as a Farmer and 96% of Duckitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duckitt were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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
    62%
  • Farmer Own Account
    24%
  • General Labourer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    5%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Duckitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duckitt 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Duckitt. 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 150 military records available for the last name Duckitt. For the veterans among your Duckitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duckitt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1985, in the United States, Duckitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Duckitt in 1962 was 83, and 66 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duckitt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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