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Reckitt Family History

Reckitt Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Rickett itself a variant of Rickard.

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


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Where is the Reckitt family from?

You can see how Reckitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reckitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Reckitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Reckitt families living in Yorkshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Reckitt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Reckitt families in 1891.
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What did your Reckitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Reckitt. 56% of Reckitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    56%
  • Private Means
    45%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reckitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reckitt 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Reckitt. 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 102 military records available for the last name Reckitt. For the veterans among your Reckitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reckitt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Reckitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Reckitt in 1968 was 72, and 89 in 2004.

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