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Jett Family History

Jett Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. This surname is very rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jett family from?

You can see how Jett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Jett families living in Derbyshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Jett's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Jett families in 1891.
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What did your Jett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jett. 100% of Jett 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Jett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jett 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Jett. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Jett. For the veterans among your Jett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jett lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Jett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jett in 1943 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jett 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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