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Origins of the Ricketts surname

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About the Rickettses

We have a total number of 34168 records for people with the last name Ricketts.

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Where do most Rickettses live?

In 1921, most Rickettses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Rickettses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 30,300 records for the Ricketts surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Rickettses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Ricketts first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Rickettses

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

Common Female occupations for Rickettses in 1921
Dressmaker

160

Laundress

139

Domestic Servant

83

Living On Own Means

53

Charwoman

51

Common Male occupations for Rickettses in 1921
Carpenter

182

General Labourer

135

Agricultural Labourer

107

Farm Labourer

74

Farmer

72

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