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Wickett Family History

Wickett Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall and Devon): variant of Wiggett.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wickett family from?

You can see how Wickett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wickett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wickett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 146 Wickett families living in Cornwall. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wickett's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Wickett families in 1891.
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What did your Wickett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wickett. 35% of Wickett men worked as a Farmer and 80% of Wickett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wickett were Dairy Farmer and Household Duties.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Bricklayer
    8%
  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Dairy Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Wickett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wickett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wickett. 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 Wickett. For the veterans among your Wickett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wickett lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Wickett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wickett in 1946 was 38, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wickett 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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