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Mockett Family History

Mockett Surname Meaning

probably from an unrecorded Middle English personal name *Moket *Mokot a diminutive of Moke (see Mock).

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


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Where is the Mockett family from?

You can see how Mockett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mockett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mockett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 86 Mockett families living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mockett's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Mockett families in 1891.
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What did your Mockett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hawker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mockett. 15% of Mockett men worked as a Hawker and 78% of Mockett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mockett were Capstan Lathe Hand and Housewife.

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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

  • Hawker
    15%
  • Bricklayer
    11%
  • Heavy Worker
    11%
  • Capstan Lathe Hand
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mockett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mockett 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Mockett. 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 450 military records available for the last name Mockett. For the veterans among your Mockett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mockett lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Mockett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mockett in 1968 was 70, and 83 in 2003.

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