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Karett Family History

Karett 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: Marett, Brett, Barrett, Garnett, Parent, Barnett, Syrett, Garrett

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Where is the Karett family from?

You can see how Karett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Karett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Karett family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Karett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Karett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karett 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 64 census records available for the last name Karett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karett 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Karett. 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 Karett. For the veterans among your Karett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karett lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Karett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Karett in 1975 was 73, and 88 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karett 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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