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Tookett Family History

Tookett 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, Tollett, Torbett, Tuckett, Stockett, Tookes

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Where is the Tookett family from?

You can see how Tookett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tookett family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Tookett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there was 1 Tookett family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tookett's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Tookett families in 1891.
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Census Records

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

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