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Preckett Family History

Preckett 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: Prickett, Beckett, Puckett, Crockett, Brockett, Pickett, Brackett

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Where is the Preckett family from?

You can see how Preckett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preckett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Preckett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Preckett family living in Iowa Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Preckett's in USA. Iowa Territory had the highest population of Preckett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preckett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Preckett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Preckett. 100% of Preckett women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Preckett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preckett 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Preckett. 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 16 military records available for the last name Preckett. For the veterans among your Preckett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preckett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Preckett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Preckett in 1967 was 83, and 85 in 2003.

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