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Walrett Family History

Walrett 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: Wallett, Barrett, Walcott, Garrett, Pallett, Hallett, Parrett

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Where is the Walrett family from?

You can see how Walrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walrett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Walrett family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Walrett's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Walrett families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Walrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walrett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Walrett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Walrett. For the veterans among your Walrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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