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Werrett Family History

Werrett Surname Meaning

see Wherrett.

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


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Where is the Werrett family from?

You can see how Werrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Werrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Werrett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Werrett families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Werrett's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Werrett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Werrett 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 Werrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Werrett. 32% of Werrett men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 86% of Werrett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Werrett were Builders Assistant and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer
    32%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Miner Carting Boy Below
    13%
  • Builders Assistant
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Boot shoe Shop Assistant
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Werrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Werrett 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Werrett. 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 175 military records available for the last name Werrett. For the veterans among your Werrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Werrett lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Werrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Werrett in 1970 was 77, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Werrett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Werrett 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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