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Jette Family History

Jette Surname Meaning

French (Jetté): possibly a nickname bestowed on a foundling from jeté ‘thrown out’. It has sometimes been Americanized as Stay.

Compare Eschete and Eschette. In some cases possibly also northern French: habitational name from Jette a place in Nord.

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


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Where is the Jette family from?

You can see how Jette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Jette families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jette's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jette families in 1891.
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What did your Jette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jette. 18% of Jette men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Jette women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jette were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    18%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jette. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jette. For the veterans among your Jette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jette lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Jette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jette in 1953 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jette 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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