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Jeter Family History

Jeter Surname Meaning

English: variant of Geater. German: variant of Jetter and in North America possibly also an altered form of this.

The surname Jeter is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Jeter family from?

You can see how Jeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jeter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Jeter families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jeter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeter 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 Jeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jeter. 23% of Jeter men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Jeter women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jeter were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

What Jeter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37,000 census records available for the last name Jeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeter 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jeter. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Jeter. For the veterans among your Jeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeter lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Jeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1947. The average life expectancy for Jeter in 1944 was 30, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeter 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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