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Jetté Family History

Jetté 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: Jette, Jett, Cetta, Fett, Nett, Setty, Lett, Netto, Pett, Mette

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Where is the Jetté family from?

You can see how Jetté families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jetté family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 110 Jetté families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Jetté's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jetté families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jetté surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jetté ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Jetté. 22% of Jetté men worked as a Cultivateur and 24% of Jetté women worked as a Cultivateur. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jetté were Cultivateur and Rentire. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    22%
  • Journalier
    13%
  • Journalier
    10%
  • Cultivateur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    24%
  • Religieuse
    18%
  • Cult
    12%
  • Rentire
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jetté. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jetté 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jetté. 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 Jetté. For the veterans among your Jetté ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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