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Jebbett Family History

Jebbett Surname Meaning

from a derivative of Old French jaber gaber ‘to mock to joke’ probably for a jester or a person who derides others.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Jebbett family from?

You can see how Jebbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jebbett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Jebbett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Jebbett families living in Leicestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jebbett's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Jebbett families in 1891.
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What did your Jebbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jebbett. 85% of Jebbett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Dressmaker (retired
    6%
  • Shop Assistant Departmental Stores
    6%
  • Hosiery Mender
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jebbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jebbett 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Jebbett. 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 160 military records available for the last name Jebbett. For the veterans among your Jebbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jebbett lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Jebbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Jebbett in 1974 was 89, and 54 in 2000.

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