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Jarett Family History

Jarett Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Marett, Jarrett, Brett, Barrett, Garnett, Parent, Barnett, Syrett

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Where is the Jarett family from?

You can see how Jarett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jarett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Jarett families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jarett's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jarett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jarett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarett. 34% of Jarett men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Jarett women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jarett were Farming and 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
    34%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Spinner
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Secretary
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jarett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarett 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Jarett. 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 216 military records available for the last name Jarett. For the veterans among your Jarett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jarett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jarett in 1964 was 61, and 56 in 2004.

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