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Karrett Family History

Karrett 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, Jarrett, Sarrett, Garret, Parrott, Barreto

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Where is the Karrett family from?

You can see how Karrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karrett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Karrett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Karrett family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Karrett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Karrett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karrett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Karrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karrett 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Karrett. 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 2 military records available for the last name Karrett. For the veterans among your Karrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karrett lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Karrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Karrett in 1971 was 83, and 73 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karrett 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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