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Mcjanett Family History

Mcjanett 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: Mcnett, Manetta, Minett, Carnett, Mcburnett, Mcnutt, Mcnaney, Cavett

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Where is the Mcjanett family from?

You can see how Mcjanett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcjanett family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcjanett families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Mcjanett families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcjanett's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcjanett families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcjanett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Mcjanett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcjanett 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Mcjanett. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mcjanett. For the veterans among your Mcjanett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcjanett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcjanett 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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