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Jeanty Family History

Jeanty Surname Meaning

French and Haitian: from a pet form of the personal name Jean or a nickname from a derivative of (Old) French gentil ‘noble generous amiable’.

This surname was brought to the US mostly from Haiti.

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


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Where is the Jeanty family from?

You can see how Jeanty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeanty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jeanty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Jeanty families living in Warwickshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Jeanty's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Jeanty families in 1891.
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What did your Jeanty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jeanty. 100% of Jeanty men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Jeanty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeanty 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Jeanty. 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 16 military records available for the last name Jeanty. For the veterans among your Jeanty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeanty lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Jeanty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jeanty in 1971 was 33, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeanty 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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