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Jetty Family History

Jetty Surname Meaning

Indian (Andhra Pradesh): Malla name from Sanskrit jyeshthi ‘superior’.

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


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Where is the Jetty family from?

You can see how Jetty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jetty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jetty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Jetty families living in Cumberland. This was about 23% of all the recorded Jetty's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Jetty families in 1891.
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What did your Jetty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jetty. 100% of Jetty 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Jetty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jetty 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Jetty. 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 245 military records available for the last name Jetty. For the veterans among your Jetty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jetty lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Jetty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jetty in 1961 was 31, and 16 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jetty 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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