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Jerrett Family History

Jerrett Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Garrett.

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


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Where is the Jerrett family from?

You can see how Jerrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jerrett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 63 Jerrett families living in Devon. This was about 25% of all the recorded Jerrett's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Jerrett families in 1891.
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What did your Jerrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shop Assistant Grocery and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jerrett. 100% of Jerrett men worked as a Shop Assistant Grocery and 86% of Jerrett 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Shop Assistant Grocery
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Jerrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerrett 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 947 immigration records available for the last name Jerrett. 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 801 military records available for the last name Jerrett. For the veterans among your Jerrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerrett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jerrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Jerrett in 1962 was 75, and 41 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jerrett 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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