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Tabrett Family History

Tabrett Surname Meaning

From Middle English tabard tabart ‘tabard’ (Old French tabarde tabart) denoting either a sleeveless coat worn primarily by members of the lower classes or a richly decorated overgarment worn by noblemen.

For someone who lived at an inn or house with the sign of a tabard (see above). Some of the bearers under (1) may belong here.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tabrett family from?

You can see how Tabrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tabrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Tabrett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 54 Tabrett families living in Kent. This was about 64% of all the recorded Tabrett's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Tabrett families in 1891.
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What did your Tabrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tabrett. 65% of Tabrett 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
    65%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    8%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    8%
  • Unpaid Domstic Duti
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tabrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tabrett 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Tabrett. 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 118 military records available for the last name Tabrett. For the veterans among your Tabrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tabrett lifespan?

Average Tabrett life expectancy in 1962 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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