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Jannet Family History

Jannet Surname Meaning

see Janet.

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


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Where is the Jannet family from?

You can see how Jannet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jannet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jannet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Jannet family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jannet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jannet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jannet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jannet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jannet. 43% of Jannet men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Jannet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 801 census records available for the last name Jannet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jannet 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Jannet. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Jannet. For the veterans among your Jannet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jannet lifespan?

Average Jannet life expectancy in 1988 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jannet 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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