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Jettes Family History

Jettes 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: Jette, Jetter, Fettes, Bettes, Setter, Ketter, Netter, Better, Petter

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Where is the Jettes family from?

You can see how Jettes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jettes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Jettes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Jettes family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jettes's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Jettes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jettes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Jettes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jettes 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 Jettes. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jettes. For the veterans among your Jettes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jettes lifespan?

Average Jettes life expectancy in 1977 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jettes 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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