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Ducett Family History

Ducett 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: Duckett, Doucett, Duett, Ducat, Puckett, Duce, Dunnett, Huett, Puett

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Where is the Ducett family from?

You can see how Ducett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ducett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ducett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 69 Ducett families living in New Brunswick. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ducett's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Ducett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ducett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ducett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ducett. 72% of Ducett 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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ducett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ducett 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Ducett. 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 115 military records available for the last name Ducett. For the veterans among your Ducett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ducett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ducett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ducett in 1963 was 89, and 78 in 2002.

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