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Jawett Family History

Jawett 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: Jewett, Jowett, Rowett, Fawcett, Swett, Cavett, Jackett, Janet

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Where is the Jawett family from?

You can see how Jawett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jawett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jawett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Jawett families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Jawett's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jawett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jawett 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 Jawett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jawett. 46% of Jawett men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

What Jawett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 683 census records available for the last name Jawett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jawett 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Jawett. 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 30 military records available for the last name Jawett. For the veterans among your Jawett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jawett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Jawett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jawett in 1967 was 84, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jawett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jawett 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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