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Scarlette Family History

Scarlette 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: Scarlett, Parlette, Scaletta, Caplette, Marlette, Sublette, Surette

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Where is the Scarlette family from?

You can see how Scarlette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scarlette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scarlette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Scarlette families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Scarlette's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Scarlette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scarlette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scarlette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scarlette. 67% of Scarlette women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Mill Worker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Scarlette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarlette 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Scarlette. 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 103 military records available for the last name Scarlette. For the veterans among your Scarlette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarlette lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Scarlette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Scarlette in 1964 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

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