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Clarett Family History

Clarett 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: Clagett, Clare, Carnett, Claggett, Cavett, Charette, Clavette, Cliett

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Where is the Clarett family from?

You can see how Clarett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clarett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Clarett families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Clarett family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Clarett's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Clarett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clarett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clarett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clarett. 100% of Clarett men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Clarett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clarett 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Clarett. 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 46 military records available for the last name Clarett. For the veterans among your Clarett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clarett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Clarett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Clarett in 1964 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

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