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Barett Family History

Barett Surname Meaning

see Barrett.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Barett family from?

You can see how Barett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Barett families living in Glamorgan. This was about 16% of all the recorded Barett's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Barett families in 1891.
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What did your Barett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barett. 50% of Barett men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Barett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barett were Railway Signalman and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Railway Signalman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Retired
    5%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    5%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Barett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barett 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 819 immigration records available for the last name Barett. 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 654 military records available for the last name Barett. For the veterans among your Barett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Barett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Barett in 1962 was 75, and 99 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barett 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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