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Colkett Family History

Colkett Surname Meaning

see Caldicott.

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


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Where is the Colkett family from?

You can see how Colkett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colkett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Colkett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Colkett families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Colkett's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Colkett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colkett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Colkett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Colkett. 100% of Colkett 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
    100%

What Colkett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 997 census records available for the last name Colkett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colkett 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Colkett. 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 83 military records available for the last name Colkett. For the veterans among your Colkett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colkett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Colkett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Colkett in 1963 was 76, and 79 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colkett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colkett ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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