This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Jannotta family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Jannotta Family History

Jannotta 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: Pagnotta, Magnotta, Janota, Jeannotte, Iannotti, Iannetta, Yannotti

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Jannotta family from?

You can see how Jannotta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jannotta family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jannotta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Jannotta families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Jannotta's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Jannotta families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jannotta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jannotta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jannotta. 24% of Jannotta men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Jannotta women worked as a Presser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jannotta were Clerk and Clerk.

View Census Data for Jannotta | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Jannotta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Jannotta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jannotta census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Jannotta

Passenger Lists

There are 493 immigration records available for the last name Jannotta. 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.

View all Jannotta immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 152 military records available for the last name Jannotta. For the veterans among your Jannotta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Jannotta military records

You've only scratched the surface of Jannotta family history

Discover More

What is the average Jannotta lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Jannotta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jannotta in 1958 was 40, and 90 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jannotta 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Jannotta family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial