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Harrett Family History

Harrett 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: Barrett, Garrett, Hargett, Parrett, Sharrett, Harnett, Jarrett

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Where is the Harrett family from?

You can see how Harrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harrett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 55 Harrett families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Harrett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harrett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harrett 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 Harrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Harrett. 48% of Harrett men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Harrett women worked as a School Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Labourer
    35%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Cuthratens
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • School Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Harrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrett 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 939 immigration records available for the last name Harrett. 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 325 military records available for the last name Harrett. For the veterans among your Harrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Harrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Harrett in 1962 was 77, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harrett 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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