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Jeffry Family History

Jeffry Name Meaning

see Jeffrey .

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


Similar surnames: Jeffrey, Jeffery, Jerry, Jeffs, Jeff, Geffre, Jeffus, Jeffreys

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Where is the Jeffry family from?

You can see how Jeffry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeffry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jeffry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 27 Jeffry families living in Ontario. This was about 51% of all the recorded Jeffry's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jeffry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeffry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jeffry ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jeffry. 60% of Jeffry men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    60%
  • Fisherman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Jeffry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeffry 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 751 immigration records available for the last name Jeffry. 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 582 military records available for the last name Jeffry. For the veterans among your Jeffry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeffry lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Jeffry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jeffry in 1963 was 59, and 76 in 2001.

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