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Jarriett Family History

Jarriett 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: Jarrett, Barrett, Garrett, Arrieta, Garriott, Parrett, Marriott

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Where is the Jarriett family from?

You can see how Jarriett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarriett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Jarriett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Jarriett families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Jarriett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jarriett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarriett 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 Jarriett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarriett. 60% of Jarriett men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jarriett women worked as a Housework.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Jarriett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Jarriett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarriett 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Jarriett. 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 7 military records available for the last name Jarriett. For the veterans among your Jarriett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarriett lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Jarriett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jarriett in 1968 was 72, and 92 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jarriett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarriett 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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