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Everrett Family History

Everrett Name Meaning

see Everard .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Everett, Verrett, Berrett, Leverett, Everest, Ferrett, Errett

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Where is the Everrett family from?

You can see how Everrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Everrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Everrett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Everrett families living in Tennessee. This was about 38% of all the recorded Everrett's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Everrett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Everrett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Everrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Everrett. 38% of Everrett men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Everrett women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Everrett were Carpenter and Private Secretary. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Servant
    20%
  • Private Secretary
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Everrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Everrett 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Everrett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 224 military records available for the last name Everrett. For the veterans among your Everrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Everrett lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Everrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Everrett in 1969 was 67, and 70 in 2003.

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