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Jetters Family History

Jetters 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: Fetters, Etters, Jetter, Metters, Petters, Vetters, Setters, Betters

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Where is the Jetters family from?

You can see how Jetters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jetters family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jetters families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Jetters families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jetters's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Jetters families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jetters 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 Jetters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jetters. 50% of Jetters men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Jetters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jetters 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Jetters. 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 48 military records available for the last name Jetters. For the veterans among your Jetters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jetters lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Jetters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jetters in 1969 was 79, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jetters 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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