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Jannette Family History

Jannette 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: Jeannette, Jennette, Gannett, Annett, Bonnette, Jeannotte, Jennett

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Where is the Jannette family from?

You can see how Jannette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jannette family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jannette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 27 Jannette families living in Quebec. This was about 66% of all the recorded Jannette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jannette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jannette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jannette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Milliner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jannette. 55% of Jannette men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jannette women worked as a Milliner.

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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
    55%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Milliner
    100%

What Jannette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jannette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jannette 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Jannette. 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 113 military records available for the last name Jannette. For the veterans among your Jannette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jannette lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jannette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Jannette in 1965 was 74, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jannette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jannette 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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