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Lackett Family History

Lackett Name 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: Hackett, Blackett, Packett, Jackett, Tackett, Luckett, Lockett

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Where is the Lackett family from?

You can see how Lackett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lackett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lackett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Lackett family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Lackett's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Lackett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lackett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lackett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lackett. 44% of Lackett men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Lackett women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lackett were Farm Laborer and Servant. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Cook
    10%
  • School Teacher
    10%
  • Servant
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lackett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lackett 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Lackett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 158 military records available for the last name Lackett. For the veterans among your Lackett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lackett lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Lackett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lackett in 1977 was 74, and 76 in 1997.

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