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Jerret Family History

Jerret 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: Perret, Verret, Jerrett, Garret, Terres, Herre, Herren, Jerez

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Where is the Jerret family from?

You can see how Jerret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerret family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jerret families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Jerret families living in Essex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Jerret's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Jerret families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jerret 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 Jerret ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jerret. 100% of Jerret women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Jerret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerret 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Jerret. 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 41 military records available for the last name Jerret. For the veterans among your Jerret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerret lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Jerret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Jerret in 1968 was 77, and 1 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerret 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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