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Errett Name Meaning

English:: from the Middle English personal name Edret Edred (Old English Ēadrǣd formed from ēad ‘prosperity’ + rǣd ‘advice wisdom’). perhaps a shortened variant of Everett .

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


Similar surnames: Ferrett, Merritt, Arnett, Barrett, Everett, Eggett, Edgett, Syrett

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Where is the Errett family from?

You can see how Errett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Errett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Errett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Errett families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Errett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Errett families in 1911.
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What did your Errett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Errett. 100% of Errett men worked as a Clerk. .

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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 1921

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Errett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Errett 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Errett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 748 military records available for the last name Errett. For the veterans among your Errett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Errett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Errett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Errett in 1962 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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