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Jetton Family History

Jetton Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Jetton family from?

You can see how Jetton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jetton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jetton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Jetton families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Jetton's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Jetton families in 1891.
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What did your Jetton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jetton. 29% of Jetton men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Jetton women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jetton were Salesman and Farm Hand.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    11%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Farm Hand
    9%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Jetton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jetton 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Jetton. 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 Jetton. For the veterans among your Jetton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jetton lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Jetton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jetton in 1951 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jetton 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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