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Jethon Family History

Jethon 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: Jetton, Thon, Setton, Betson, Getson, Methot, Jenson, Jepson, Gethin

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Where is the Jethon family from?

You can see how Jethon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jethon family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Jethon family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jethon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Jethon families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Jethon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jethon 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Jethon. 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 14 military records available for the last name Jethon. For the veterans among your Jethon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jethon lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Jethon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jethon in 1975 was 71, and 86 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jethon 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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