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Jethro Family History

Jethro 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: Petro, Detro, Metro, Vetro, Jeter, Setaro, Jendro, Lethco, Tetro

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Where is the Jethro family from?

You can see how Jethro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jethro family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Jethro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Jethro families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Jethro's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Jethro families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jethro 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 Jethro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jethro. 75% of Jethro men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Jethro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Jethro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jethro 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Jethro. 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 161 military records available for the last name Jethro. For the veterans among your Jethro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jethro lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Jethro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Jethro in 1948 was 42, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jethro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jethro 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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