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Gharrett Family History

Gharrett Name 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: Garrett, Sharrett, Garret, Barrett, Garnett, Garrott, Garbett

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Where is the Gharrett family from?

You can see how Gharrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gharrett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gharrett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Gharrett families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gharrett's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gharrett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gharrett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gharrett ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gharrett ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Gharrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gharrett 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gharrett. 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 65 military records available for the last name Gharrett. For the veterans among your Gharrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gharrett lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Gharrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gharrett in 1970 was 62, and 71 in 2004.

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