| ![Show Contents]() Jenett History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The name Jenett is from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of the Britain and comes from the biblical name of Jane. This name was first used in England during the 15th century, and was originally derived from the Old French Jehanne, which also had biblical origins from Johannes. "This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor, 'the son of Jan,' from diminutive Janet or Janot." 1 Early Origins of the Jenett familyThe surname Jenett was first found in Yorkshire, where Willelmus filius Jonet was listed in the Subsidy Rolls for 1297. A few years later at Wakefield, Jonot (with no forename ) was listed in 1308 and down in Cornwall, we found John Joney in 1297. The Subsidy Rolls for Sussex in 1327 reordered Roberts and Simon Janot. 2 Early Somerset records show Henry Janet, 1 Edward III (during the first year of the reign of Edward III.) 3 Early History of the Jenett familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Jenett research. Another 226 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1297, 1300, 1327, 1500 and 1781 are included under the topic Early Jenett History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Jenett Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Jenett has been spelled many different ways, including Janot, Janet, Jonet, Jannet, Janett, Janette, Jannett, Jenet, Jennet, Jenett and many more. Early Notables of the Jenett familyMore information is included under the topic Early Jenett Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Jenett familyThousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Jenetts to arrive in North America: John Jennet, who sailed to Pennsylvania in 1682. Peter Jannett journeyed to Maryland in 1776 and N. Janett sailed to New York in 1823.
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- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
- Dickinson, F.H., Kirby's Quest for Somerset of 16th of Edward the 3rd London: Harrison and Sons, Printers in Ordinary to Her Majesty, St, Martin's Lane, 1889. Print.
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