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Jarnette Family History

Jarnette 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: Barnette, Arnette, Garnett, Parlette, Barnett, Arnett, Carnett

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Where is the Jarnette family from?

You can see how Jarnette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarnette family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jarnette family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jarnette's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Jarnette families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarnette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jarnette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Salesman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarnette. 37% of Jarnette men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Jarnette women worked as a Salesman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jarnette were Proprietor and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Jarnette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 768 census records available for the last name Jarnette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarnette 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Jarnette. 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 264 military records available for the last name Jarnette. For the veterans among your Jarnette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarnette lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Jarnette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Jarnette in 1966 was 84, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jarnette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarnette 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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