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Janneta Family History

Janneta 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: Cannata, Janota, Gannett, Annett, Jennett, Janet, Janney, Iannetta

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Where is the Janneta family from?

You can see how Janneta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janneta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Janneta families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Janneta family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Janneta's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Janneta families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Janneta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janneta 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Janneta. 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 Janneta. For the veterans among your Janneta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Janneta lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janneta ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Janneta

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