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Dukett Family History

Dukett 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: Duckett, Dukette, Duett, Duke, Burkett, Puckett, Dunnett, Huett

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Where is the Dukett family from?

You can see how Dukett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dukett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dukett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Dukett families living in Sussex. This was about 24% of all the recorded Dukett's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Dukett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dukett 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 Dukett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dukett. 37% of Dukett men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dukett women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dukett were Woodsman and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Woodsman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Dukett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dukett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dukett 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Dukett. 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 281 military records available for the last name Dukett. For the veterans among your Dukett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dukett lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dukett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dukett in 1957 was 45, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dukett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dukett 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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