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Tarrett Family History

Tarrett 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: Barrett, Garrett, Targett, Starrett, Parrett, Jarrett, Sarrett

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Where is the Tarrett family from?

You can see how Tarrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tarrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tarrett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Tarrett families living in Leicestershire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Tarrett's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Tarrett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tarrett 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 Tarrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tarrett. 100% of Tarrett 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 700 census records available for the last name Tarrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tarrett 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Tarrett. 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 47 military records available for the last name Tarrett. For the veterans among your Tarrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tarrett lifespan?

Average Tarrett life expectancy in 1997 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tarrett 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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