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Jethroe Family History

Jethroe 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: Guthrie, Jerome, Bethune, Petre, Petrov, Petro, Jehle, Jette, Detro

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Where is the Jethroe family from?

You can see how Jethroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jethroe family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Jethroe families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jethroe's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Jethroe families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jethroe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jethroe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jethroe. 50% of Jethroe men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Jethroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jethroe 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Jethroe. 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 13 military records available for the last name Jethroe. For the veterans among your Jethroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jethroe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Jethroe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jethroe in 1967 was 75, and 18 in 2004.

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