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Barretts Family History

Barretts 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, Barretta, Barretto, Barrette, Margetts, Barreto, Barnett

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Where is the Barretts family from?

You can see how Barretts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barretts family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Barretts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Barretts family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Barretts's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Barretts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barretts 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 Barretts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barretts. 60% of Barretts men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Barretts women worked as a Farm 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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Barretts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Barretts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barretts 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Barretts. 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 25 military records available for the last name Barretts. For the veterans among your Barretts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barretts lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Barretts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Barretts in 1981 was 79, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barretts 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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