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Jaret Family History

Jaret 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: Paret, Janet, Maret, Zaret, Jares, Jared, Hare, James, Carey, Garret

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Where is the Jaret family from?

You can see how Jaret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaret family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jaret families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Jaret families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jaret's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jaret families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaret 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 Jaret ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaret. 45% of Jaret men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Jaret women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Manager
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Jaret family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jaret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaret 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Jaret. 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 96 military records available for the last name Jaret. For the veterans among your Jaret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaret lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jaret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jaret in 1964 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaret

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaret 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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