Farrett Family History

Farrett Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Barrett, Garrett, Ferrett, Parrett, Jarrett, Sarrett, Forrest, Garret, Farren, Parrott

5,000 record(s) for Farrett

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
231	Military Records
364	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Farrett family from?

You can see how Farrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farrett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Farrett family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Farrett's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Farrett families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farrett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farrett. 24% of Farrett men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Farrett women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farrett were Truck driver and Housework.

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

24%

Laborer

24%

Salesman

12%

Truck driver

10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Clerk

14%

Housekeeper

11%

Waitress

8%

Housework

8%

What Farrett family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Farrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 364 immigration records available for the last name Farrett. 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.

Military Records

There are 231 military records available for the last name Farrett. For the veterans among your Farrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Farrett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1982, in the United States, Farrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Farrett in 1966 was 54, and 80 in 1982.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farrett ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.