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Berrett Family History

Berrett Surname Meaning

English (Wiltshire): variant of Barrett.

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


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Where is the Berrett family from?

You can see how Berrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berrett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 24 Berrett families living in Ontario. This was about 32% of all the recorded Berrett's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Berrett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berrett 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 Berrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berrett. 25% of Berrett men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Berrett women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berrett were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    13%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Saleslady
    8%

What Berrett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Berrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berrett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Berrett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Berrett. For the veterans among your Berrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berrett lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Berrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Berrett in 1955 was 46, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berrett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berrett 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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