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Marett Family History

Marett Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Maret.

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


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Where is the Marett family from?

You can see how Marett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 230 Marett families living in Channel Islands. This was about 71% of all the recorded Marett's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Marett families in 1891.
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What did your Marett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Credit Trade Outf and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Marett. 100% of Marett men worked as a Credit Trade Outf and 86% of Marett 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

  • Credit Trade Outf
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

What Marett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Marett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marett 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 962 immigration records available for the last name Marett. 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 771 military records available for the last name Marett. For the veterans among your Marett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marett lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Marett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Marett in 1955 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marett 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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