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Jaillett Family History

Jaillett Surname 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: Jaillet, Pallett, Gillett, Millett, Hallett, Wallett, Maillet

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaillett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Jaillett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaillett 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Jaillett. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Jaillett. For the veterans among your Jaillett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaillett lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Jaillett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Jaillett in 1959 was 39, and 37 in 2003.

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