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Jinnett Family History

Jinnett Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Jennett, Kinnett, Sinnett, Winnett, Sinnott, Minett, Bennett, Dunnett

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Where is the Jinnett family from?

You can see how Jinnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jinnett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Jinnett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Jinnett family living in Cheshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Jinnett's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Jinnett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jinnett 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 Jinnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jinnett. 42% of Jinnett 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
    42%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Jinnett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 792 census records available for the last name Jinnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jinnett 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Jinnett. 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 157 military records available for the last name Jinnett. For the veterans among your Jinnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jinnett lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Jinnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jinnett in 1959 was 54, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jinnett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jinnett 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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