Origins of the Corkett surname
About the Corketts
We have a total of 2015 records for people with the last name Corkett.
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Interesting facts about Corkett
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Corkett surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.
Who were Corketts most likely to marry?
Hilsens
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What are the most common Corkett first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Corketts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Corketts in 1921
Straw Plaiter
35
Laundress
7
General Servant
5
General Servant Domestic
5
Charwoman
4
Common male occupations for Corketts in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
19
Butcher
13
General Labourer
9
Bricklayer
8
Farm Labourer
8
