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Plackett Family History

Plackett Surname Meaning

Apparently from a lost place perhaps in Winster (Derbys) which is recorded as Placket in 1767 and survives in the name Placket Lane.

The etymology of the place-name is uncertain.

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


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Where is the Plackett family from?

You can see how Plackett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Plackett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Plackett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 212 Plackett families living in Derbyshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Plackett's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Plackett families in 1891.
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What did your Plackett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Plackett. 18% of Plackett men worked as a Builders Labourer and 82% of Plackett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Plackett were Lace Maker 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

  • Builders Labourer
    18%
  • Joiner carpenter
    12%
  • Postman
    12%
  • Lace Maker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    2%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Plackett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Plackett 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 589 immigration records available for the last name Plackett. 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 682 military records available for the last name Plackett. For the veterans among your Plackett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Plackett lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1997, in the United States, Plackett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Plackett in 1961 was 51, and 81 in 1997.

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