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Dejarnett Family History

Dejarnett Surname Meaning

American French: variant of Dejarnette. Compare Dejarnatt.

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


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Where is the Dejarnett family from?

You can see how Dejarnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dejarnett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dejarnett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Dejarnett families living in Alabama. This was about 29% of all the recorded Dejarnett's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Dejarnett families in 1840.
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What did your Dejarnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dejarnett. 38% of Dejarnett men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Dejarnett women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dejarnett were Lawyer and House Keeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Auto Mechanic
    5%
  • Lawyer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • House Keeper
    25%

What Dejarnett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dejarnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dejarnett 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Dejarnett. 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 481 military records available for the last name Dejarnett. For the veterans among your Dejarnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dejarnett lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dejarnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dejarnett in 1960 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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