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Jennett Family History

Jennett Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Jenneret (see Jenerette ). English (Yorkshire): variant of Janet . Compare Jeanette Possibly also American French: variant of Jennette .

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


Similar surnames: Bennett, Dennett, Jennette, Jenness, Jewett, Jenne, Gunnett, Annett

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Where is the Jennett family from?

You can see how Jennett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jennett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jennett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 70 Jennett families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Jennett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jennett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jennett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jennett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Jennett. 70% of Jennett men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jennett women 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
    70%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Jennett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jennett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jennett. 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 Jennett. For the veterans among your Jennett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jennett lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Jennett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jennett in 1960 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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