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Origins of the Jerrett surname

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About the Jerretts

We have a total number of 2341 records for people with the last name Jerrett.

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Where do most Jerretts live?

In 1921, most Jerretts lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Jerretts

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,960 records for the Jerrett surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Jerretts most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Jerrett first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Jerretts

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Jerretts in 1921
House Servant

11

Domestic Servant

8

Dressmaker

8

Housekeeper

6

Laundress

6

Common Male occupations for Jerretts in 1921
Cooper

19

Carpenter

15

Agricultural Labourer

12

Mason

9

Coal Miner

8

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