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Jetland Family History

Jetland 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: Hetland, Netland, Newland, Berland, Eland, Penland, Helland, Heiland

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Where is the Jetland family from?

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

In 1940, Delivery Boy was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jetland. 100% of Jetland men worked as a Delivery Boy.

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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

  • Delivery Boy
    100%

What Jetland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Jetland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jetland 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 Jetland. 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 74 military records available for the last name Jetland. For the veterans among your Jetland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jetland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Jetland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Jetland in 1963 was 76, and 57 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jetland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jetland 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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