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Crackett Family History

Crackett Name Meaning

unexplained. Possibly a variant of Craighead although intermediate supporting forms are lacking.

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


Similar surnames: Crockett, Brackett, Hackett, Cockett, Crackel, Brockett, Blackett

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Where is the Crackett family from?

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

What did your Crackett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crackett. 47% of Crackett men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Crackett women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crackett were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 146 immigration records available for the last name Crackett. 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 92 military records available for the last name Crackett. For the veterans among your Crackett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crackett lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Crackett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Crackett in 1978 was 52, and 67 in 2000.

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