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Jete Family History

Jete 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: Jette, Pete, Jeter, Jee, Jett, Peter, Lee, Neve, Jude, Metz

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Where is the Jete family from?

You can see how Jete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jete family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jete families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Jete families living in South Carolina. This was about 87% of all the recorded Jete's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Jete families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jete 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 Jete ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jete. 67% of Jete men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    67%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    34%

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Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Jete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jete 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Jete. 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 10 military records available for the last name Jete. For the veterans among your Jete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jete lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jete 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jete

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