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Pykett Family History

Pykett Surname Meaning

see Pickett.

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


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Where is the Pykett family from?

You can see how Pykett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pykett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pykett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Pykett families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Pykett's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Pykett families in 1891.
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What did your Pykett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pykett. 20% of Pykett men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Pykett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pykett were B B C Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Farm Labourer
    20%
  • Farmer (own Account)
    20%
  • B B C Engineer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    4%

What Pykett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pykett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pykett 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Pykett. 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 227 military records available for the last name Pykett. For the veterans among your Pykett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pykett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pykett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pykett in 1967 was 59, and 44 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pykett 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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