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Jettinger Family History

Jettinger 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: Gettinger, Pettinger, Bettinger, Ettinger, Hettinger, Oettinger

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Where is the Jettinger family from?

You can see how Jettinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jettinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jettinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Jettinger families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Jettinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jettinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jettinger 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 50 census records available for the last name Jettinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jettinger 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Jettinger. 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 13 military records available for the last name Jettinger. For the veterans among your Jettinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jettinger lifespan?

Average Jettinger life expectancy in 1974 was 94 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 Jettinger 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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