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Jarret Family History

Jarret Surname Meaning

English: variant of Garrett. French: from a diminutive of Old Occitan garra ‘(earthenware) jar for oil’ (jarre in French) presumably a metonymic occupational name for a maker of such jars or for a producer or seller of aromatic or comestible oils.

French: from jarret ‘ham hollow of the knee’ perhaps a nickname for someone with shapely legs.

Compare Garret. French: habitational name from any of several places in France called Jarret.

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


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You can see how Jarret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarret family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jarret families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Jarret families living in Quebec. This was about 59% of all the recorded Jarret's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jarret families in 1911.
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What did your Jarret ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jarret. 43% of Jarret men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Labourer
    29%
  • Journalier
    29%

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There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Jarret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarret 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 451 immigration records available for the last name Jarret. 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 443 military records available for the last name Jarret. For the veterans among your Jarret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarret lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Jarret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jarret in 1962 was 66, and 71 in 2002.

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