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Fockitt Family History

Fockitt 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: Cockett, Foskett, Fickett, Hockett, Lockett, Tackitt, Dockett

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Where is the Fockitt family from?

You can see how Fockitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fockitt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Fockitt family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fockitt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fockitt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Fockitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fockitt 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 immigration records available for the last name Fockitt. 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 Fockitt. For the veterans among your Fockitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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