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Jannett Family History

Jannett Surname Meaning

see Janet.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jannett family from?

You can see how Jannett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jannett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jannett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 27 Jannett families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Jannett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jannett families in 1911.
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What did your Jannett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jannett. 30% of Jannett men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Jannett women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jannett were Helper and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Tool Maker
    9%
  • Helper
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Saleslady
    13%

What Jannett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jannett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jannett 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Jannett. 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 322 military records available for the last name Jannett. For the veterans among your Jannett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jannett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jannett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jannett in 1963 was 91, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jannett 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.

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