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Jeanette Family History

Jeanette Surname Meaning

Variant of Jeannette a surname of Italian and French origin.

Altered form of English Jennett (and possibly also a variant of the same American French surname) developed via Jeannette.

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


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Where is the Jeanette family from?

You can see how Jeanette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeanette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jeanette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jeanette family living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jeanette's in United Kingdom. Kent and 2 other counties had the highest population of Jeanette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeanette 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 Jeanette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jeanette. 25% of Jeanette men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Jeanette women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jeanette were Weaver and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Weaver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%

What Jeanette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jeanette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeanette 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Jeanette. 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 263 military records available for the last name Jeanette. For the veterans among your Jeanette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeanette lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Jeanette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Jeanette in 1955 was 38, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jeanette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeanette 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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