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Gerrett Family History

Gerrett Name Meaning

see Garrett .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Berrett, Garrett, Ferrett, Errett, Perrett, Merrett, Jerrett, Verrett

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Where is the Gerrett family from?

You can see how Gerrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerrett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Gerrett families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gerrett's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gerrett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerrett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gerrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerrett. 32% of Gerrett men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Gerrett women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerrett were Farm Laborer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gerrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerrett 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Gerrett. 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 335 military records available for the last name Gerrett. For the veterans among your Gerrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerrett lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Gerrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gerrett in 1975 was 77, and 81 in 1998.

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