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Wackett Family History

Wackett Surname Meaning

perhaps from the Old French (Picard) personal name Waquet a diminutive of Wacke (see Wack).

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


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Where is the Wackett family from?

You can see how Wackett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wackett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wackett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 132 Wackett families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Wackett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wackett families in 1891.
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What did your Wackett 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 Wackett. 19% of Wackett men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Wackett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wackett were Licensed Victualler and Stock Record Clerk.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Demolition Contractor Timber Merchant Carpenter
    10%
  • Licensed Victualler
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Shorthand Typist
    2%
  • Stock Record Clerk
    2%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Wackett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wackett 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Wackett. 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 440 military records available for the last name Wackett. For the veterans among your Wackett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wackett lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Wackett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wackett in 1969 was 44, and 89 in 2003.

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