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Verrett Family History

Verrett Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Verret reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


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Where is the Verrett family from?

You can see how Verrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Verrett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Verrett families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Verrett's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Verrett families in 1911.
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What did your Verrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Verrett. 72% of Verrett men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    72%
  • Charpentier
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Verrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verrett 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Verrett. 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 625 military records available for the last name Verrett. For the veterans among your Verrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verrett lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Verrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Verrett in 1953 was 57, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verrett 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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