| ![Show Contents]() Jonet History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of JonetWhat does the name Jonet mean? The Anglo-Saxon name Jonet 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 Jonet familyThe surname Jonet 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 Jonet familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Jonet research. Another 226 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1297, 1300, 1327, 1500 and 1781 are included under the topic Early Jonet History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Jonet Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Jonet were recorded, including Janot, Janet, Jonet, Jannet, Janett, Janette, Jannett, Jenet, Jennet, Jenett and many more. Early Notables of the Jonet familyDistinguished members of the family include - Willelmus filius Jonet, a prominent 13th century landholder in Yorkshire
| Jonet migration to the United States | + |
To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Jonet family emigrate to North America:
Jonet Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Joseph Jonet, aged 24, who landed in New York in 1849 4
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