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Cartret Family History

Cartret 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: Garret, Carter, Carrel, Cartrette, Carre, Cartner, Cadoret, Barret

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Where is the Cartret family from?

You can see how Cartret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cartret family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cartret families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Cartret family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cartret's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Cartret families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cartret surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Cartret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cartret 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cartret. 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 20 military records available for the last name Cartret. For the veterans among your Cartret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cartret lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Cartret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cartret in 1965 was 92, and 40 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cartret 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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