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Jarrette Family History

Jarrette 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: Barrette, Garrette, Jarrett, Barrett, Parlette, Garrett, Cartrette

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Where is the Jarrette family from?

You can see how Jarrette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarrette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jarrette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jarrette family living in Breconshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jarrette's in United Kingdom. Breconshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Jarrette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarrette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jarrette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarrette. 37% of Jarrette men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jarrette women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Jarrette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jarrette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarrette 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Jarrette. 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 177 military records available for the last name Jarrette. For the veterans among your Jarrette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarrette lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Jarrette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jarrette in 1954 was 52, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jarrette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarrette 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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