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Jarlett Family History

Jarlett Surname Meaning

from a derivative of Old French gerle ‘tub cask’ probably for a cooper.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Jarlett family from?

You can see how Jarlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarlett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Jarlett families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Jarlett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jarlett families in 1891.
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What did your Jarlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jarlett. 89% of Jarlett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jarlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarlett 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Jarlett. 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 60 military records available for the last name Jarlett. For the veterans among your Jarlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarlett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jarlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jarlett in 1966 was 91, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarlett 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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