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Earrett Family History

Earrett Surname 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: Barrett, Garrett, Parrett, Errett, Jarrett, Sarrett, Garret, Parrott

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Where is the Earrett family from?

You can see how Earrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Earrett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Earrett family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Earrett's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Earrett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Earrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earrett 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Earrett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Earrett. For the veterans among your Earrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earrett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Earrett 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.

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