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Arret Family History

Arret 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: Garret, Arnet, Barret, Barre, Barrett, Farren, Arras, Arne, Warren

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Where is the Arret family from?

You can see how Arret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arret family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Arret families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Arret families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Arret's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Arret families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arret surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Arret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arret 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Arret. 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 12 military records available for the last name Arret. For the veterans among your Arret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arret lifespan?

Average Arret life expectancy in 2001 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arret 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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