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Origins of the Becket surname

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We have a total number of 5444 records for people with the last name Becket.

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Where do most Beckets live?

In 1921, most Beckets lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Beckets

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 4,330 records for the Becket surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Beckets most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Beckets.

What are the most common Becket first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Beckets

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Beckets in 1921
House Servant

24

Domestic Servant

18

Dressmaker

12

General Servant

12

House Keeper

11

Common Male occupations for Beckets in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

46

General Labourer

14

Farmer

12

Butcher

11

Farm Labourer

11

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