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Garrette Family History

Garrette Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Garrett.

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


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Where is the Garrette family from?

You can see how Garrette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garrette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Garrette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Garrette families living in Glamorgan. This was about 26% of all the recorded Garrette's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 2 other counties had the highest population of Garrette families in 1891.
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What did your Garrette ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Garrette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garrette 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Garrette. 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 570 military records available for the last name Garrette. For the veterans among your Garrette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garrette lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Garrette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Garrette in 1954 was 58, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garrette 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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