Janett Family History

Janett Surname Meaning

see Janet.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Janet, Manetta, Garnett, Barnett, Minett, Jewett, Arnett, Carnett, Nett, Basnett

20,000 record(s) for Janett

5K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
483	Military Records
894	Immigration Records
9K	Census and Voter Lists
3K	Member Trees

Where is the Janett family from?

You can see how Janett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Janett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Janett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Janett family living in Mississippi. This was about 20% of all the recorded Janett's in USA. Mississippi and 4 other states had the highest population of Janett families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Janett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Janett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General labourer and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Janett. 100% of Janett men worked as a General labourer and 87% of Janett women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties.

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 1939

General labourer

100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

Unpaid domestic duties

87%

Housewife

7%

State registered nurse

7%

What Janett family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 9K census records available for the last name Janett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Janett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 894 immigration records available for the last name Janett. 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.

Military Records

There are 483 military records available for the last name Janett. For the veterans among your Janett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Janett lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Janett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Janett in 1960 was 47, and 82 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Janett 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.