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Puckett Name Meaning

English (Dorset): variant of Pockett from Middle English poket pouket a borrowing of Anglo-Norman French po(u)quet Old French pochet ‘small sack bag or pouch’ perhaps given to a maker of such articles.

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


Similar surnames: Duckett, Plunkett, Hackett, Pickett, Luckett, Pallett, Cockett

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Where is the Puckett family from?

You can see how Puckett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puckett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Puckett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Puckett families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Puckett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Puckett families in 1911.
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What did your Puckett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Puckett. 75% of Puckett men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 69,000 census records available for the last name Puckett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puckett 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Puckett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21,000 military records available for the last name Puckett. For the veterans among your Puckett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puckett lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Puckett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Puckett in 1943 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

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