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Sarett Family History

Sarett 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: Syrett, Marett, Sarrett, Brett, Sargent, Street, Barrett, Strutt

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Where is the Sarett family from?

You can see how Sarett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sarett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Sarett families living in New Brunswick. This was about 58% of all the recorded Sarett's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Sarett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarett 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 Sarett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarett. 22% of Sarett men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sarett women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Clerical
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Sarett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sarett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarett 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Sarett. 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 61 military records available for the last name Sarett. For the veterans among your Sarett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarett lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Sarett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sarett in 1941 was 58, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarett 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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