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Jefferies Name Meaning

English: variant of Jeffries .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Jeffries, Jefferis, Jeffress, Jefferys, Jefferson, Jeffs, Jeffery

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Where is the Jefferies family from?

You can see how Jefferies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jefferies family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jefferies families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 108 Jefferies families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jefferies's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jefferies families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jefferies surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jefferies ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Jefferies. 20% of Jefferies men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Jefferies women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jefferies were Labourer and Housekeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Income
    15%
  • Merchant
    15%
  • Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Jefferies. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8,000 military records available for the last name Jefferies. For the veterans among your Jefferies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jefferies lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Jefferies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jefferies in 1942 was 25, and 78 in 2004.

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