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Arritt Family History

Arritt Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Ehret.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Arritt family from?

You can see how Arritt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arritt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arritt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Arritt families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Arritt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Arritt families in 1891.
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What did your Arritt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arritt. 100% of Arritt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 32 immigration records available for the last name Arritt. 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 116 military records available for the last name Arritt. For the veterans among your Arritt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arritt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Arritt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Arritt in 1967 was 83, and 89 in 2004.

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