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Farett Family History

Farett 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: Frett, Marett, Brett, Barrett, Flett, Garnett, Parent, Farhat

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Where is the Farett family from?

You can see how Farett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Farett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Farett family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Farett's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Farett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farett. 100% of Farett men worked as a Farming and 100% of Farett women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Farett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farett 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Farett. 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 15 military records available for the last name Farett. For the veterans among your Farett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farett lifespan?

Average Farett life expectancy in 1989 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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