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Rickett Family History

Rickett Surname Meaning

English:: variant of Rickard reflecting an alternative pronunciation of the name with a shortened final syllable.

of Norman origin perhaps from the Middle English (Old French) personal name Ricot a pet form of Ric(h)ard; see Richard.

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


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Where is the Rickett family from?

You can see how Rickett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rickett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 203 Rickett families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Rickett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rickett families in 1891.
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What did your Rickett 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 Rickett. 13% of Rickett men worked as a Builders Labourer and 76% of Rickett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rickett were Nurseryman (glasshouses) and Domestic 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

  • Builders Labourer
    13%
  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Nurseryman (glasshouses)
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rickett. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rickett. For the veterans among your Rickett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickett lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Rickett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rickett in 1942 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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