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Marriett Family History

Marriett 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: Marriott, Barrett, Merritt, Garrett, Arrieta, Garriott, Parrett

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Where is the Marriett family from?

You can see how Marriett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marriett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Marriett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Marriett family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Marriett's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Marriett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marriett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marriett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marriett. 18% of Marriett men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Labor
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marriett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marriett 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Marriett. 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 99 military records available for the last name Marriett. For the veterans among your Marriett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marriett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Marriett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Marriett in 1967 was 82, and 92 in 2004.

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