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Marrett Name Meaning

English:: variant of Marritt which is in most cases probably a variant of Marriott variant of Marritt itself a variant of Merritt . variant of Marritt which may in some cases be from Middle English Marret or Merret a syncopated form of Margaret Mergeret.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Barrett, Garrett, Parrett, Marlett, Marett, Merrett, Jarrett, Sarrett

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Where is the Marrett family from?

You can see how Marrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marrett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 4 Marrett families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Marrett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Marrett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marrett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marrett. 30% of Marrett men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Marrett women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marrett were Bookkeeper and Housekeeper. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Clerical
    12%
  • School Teacher
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Passenger Lists

There are 895 immigration records available for the last name Marrett. 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 433 military records available for the last name Marrett. For the veterans among your Marrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marrett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Marrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Marrett in 1965 was 80, and 86 in 2004.

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