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Grickett Family History

Grickett 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: Prickett, Brickett, Trickett, Rickett, Crockett, Brockett, Grissett

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Where is the Grickett family from?

You can see how Grickett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grickett family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Grickett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Grickett family living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Grickett's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Grickett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grickett 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 Grickett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grickett. 100% of Grickett 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Grickett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Grickett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grickett 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Grickett. 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 Grickett. For the veterans among your Grickett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grickett lifespan?

Average Grickett life expectancy in 1989 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grickett 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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