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Gerrett Family History

Gerrett Surname Meaning

see Garrett.

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


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Where is the Gerrett family from?

You can see how Gerrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerrett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 51 Gerrett families living in Somerset. This was about 58% of all the recorded Gerrett's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Gerrett families in 1891.
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What did your Gerrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gerrett. 60% of Gerrett men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Gerrett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerrett were Plumber 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 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Plumber
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Shorthand Typist
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gerrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerrett 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Gerrett. 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 335 military records available for the last name Gerrett. For the veterans among your Gerrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerrett lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Gerrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gerrett in 1975 was 77, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerrett 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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