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Dirett Family History

Dirett 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: Brett, Syrett, Minett, Rivett, Frett, Dorsett, Kivett, Birkett, Drott

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Where is the Dirett family from?

You can see how Dirett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirett family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Dirett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Dirett families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dirett's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Dirett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Dirett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirett 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Dirett. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dirett. For the veterans among your Dirett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dirett 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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