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Dirrett Family History

Dirrett Name 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: Durrett, Barrett, Berrett, Garrett, Dorsett, Birkett, Ferrett

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Where is the Dirrett family from?

You can see how Dirrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirrett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dirrett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dirrett families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Dirrett's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Dirrett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dirrett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dirrett ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dirrett ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Dirrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirrett 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dirrett. 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 49 military records available for the last name Dirrett. For the veterans among your Dirrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirrett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Dirrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dirrett in 1964 was 74, and 81 in 2001.

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