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Jeanett Family History

Jeanett 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: Jennett, Jeanette, Bennett, Jewett, Kennett, Gelnett, Jeannette

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Where is the Jeanett family from?

You can see how Jeanett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeanett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jeanett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Jeanett family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeanett's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jeanett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeanett 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 Jeanett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jeanett. 100% of Jeanett men worked as a Plumber.

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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

  • Plumber
    100%

What Jeanett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Jeanett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeanett 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Jeanett. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jeanett. For the veterans among your Jeanett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeanett lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1972, in the United States, Jeanett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Jeanett in 1968 was 83, and 82 in 1972.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jeanett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeanett 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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