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Jettey Family History

Jettey 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, Pettey, Setter, Ketter, Netter, Better, Petter, Wetter

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Where is the Jettey family from?

You can see how Jettey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jettey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Jettey families living in New York. This was about 91% of all the recorded Jettey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jettey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jettey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jettey ancestors do for a living?

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

What Jettey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Jettey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jettey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Jettey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jettey. For the veterans among your Jettey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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