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Origins of the Carkeet surname

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About the Carkeets

We have a total number of 661 records for people with the last name Carkeet.

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Where do most Carkeets live?

In 1921, most Carkeets lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Carkeets

How common is your surname?

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

We have 568 records for the Carkeet surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Carkeets most likely to marry?

Grays

&

Amadens

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Carkeets.

What are the most common Carkeet first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Carkeets

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

Common Female occupations for Carkeets in 1921
Domestic Servant

4

Mine Girl

4

Living On Own Means

3

Nurse

3

Annuitant

2

Common Male occupations for Carkeets in 1921
Copper Miner

6

Clerk

5

Mariner

5

Thatcher

4

Carpenter

3

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