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Jennette Family History

Jennette Surname Meaning

Altered form of American French Jeannotte. Compare Gennett.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jennette family from?

You can see how Jennette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jennette family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jennette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Jennette families living in Manitoba. This was about 41% of all the recorded Jennette's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Jennette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jennette 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 Jennette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jennette. 27% of Jennette men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Jennette women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jennette were Manager and Operator.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    10%
  • Stenographer
    7%
  • Secretary
    7%
  • Operator
    7%

What Jennette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jennette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jennette 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Jennette. 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 984 military records available for the last name Jennette. For the veterans among your Jennette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jennette lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Jennette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Jennette in 1942 was 35, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jennette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jennette 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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