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Jennetta Family History

Jennetta Name 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, Jennette, Bennett, Kennett, Jeannette, Jeanette, Jenrette

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Where is the Jennetta family from?

You can see how Jennetta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jennetta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jennetta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Jennetta families living in North Carolina. This was about 80% of all the recorded Jennetta's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Jennetta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jennetta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jennetta ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jennetta ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Jennetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jennetta 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Jennetta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Jennetta. For the veterans among your Jennetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jennetta lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Jennetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jennetta in 1967 was 44, and 73 in 1998.

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