Origins of the Barret surname
About the Barrets
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Interesting facts about Barret
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Barret surname. The oldest one dates back to 1397.
Who were Barrets most likely to marry?
Barrett Or Barret Or Barrit Or Barritt Or Barits
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What are the most common Barret first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Barrets
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Barrets in 1921
House Servant
30
Servant
27
Laundress
25
General Servant
24
Domestic Servant
19
Common male occupations for Barrets in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
45
Coal Miner
44
Farm Labourer
31
General Labourer
29
Carpenter
23
