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Pyrett Family History

Pyrett 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: Syrett, Brett, Parent, Pretz, Frett, Puett, Pratt, Paret, Pett, Prete

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Where is the Pyrett family from?

You can see how Pyrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pyrett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pyrett families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Pyrett family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pyrett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pyrett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pyrett 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 Pyrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pyrett. 100% of Pyrett men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Pyrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pyrett 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pyrett. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pyrett. For the veterans among your Pyrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pyrett lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Pyrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pyrett in 1969 was 51, and 67 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pyrett 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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