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Scarrett Family History

Scarrett Name Meaning

see Scarratt .

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


Similar surnames: Scarlett, Starrett, Sharrett, Sarrett, Barrett, Garrett, Carnett

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Where is the Scarrett family from?

You can see how Scarrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scarrett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Scarrett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Scarrett families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Scarrett's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Scarrett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scarrett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scarrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Nurse Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scarrett. 100% of Scarrett women worked as a Nurse Maid. .

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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

  • Nurse Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scarrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarrett 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Scarrett. 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 198 military records available for the last name Scarrett. For the veterans among your Scarrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarrett lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Scarrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Scarrett in 1973 was 31, and 76 in 1999.

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