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Jeanette Name Meaning

Variant of Jeannette a surname of Italian and French origin. Altered form of English Jennett (and possibly also a variant of the same American French surname) developed via Jeannette .

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


Similar surnames: Jeannette, Jeannotte, Jenrette, Monette, Frenette, Dejarnette

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Where is the Jeanette family from?

You can see how Jeanette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeanette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jeanette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Jeanette families living in Quebec. This was about 29% of all the recorded Jeanette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jeanette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeanette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jeanette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jeanette. 50% of Jeanette men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jeanette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeanette 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Jeanette. 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 263 military records available for the last name Jeanette. For the veterans among your Jeanette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeanette lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Jeanette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Jeanette in 1955 was 38, and 88 in 2004.

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