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Jeaffieson Family History

Jeaffieson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Jamieson, Jefferson, Hefferon, Anfinson, Jenkinson, Eagleson

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Where is the Jeaffieson family from?

You can see how Jeaffieson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeaffieson family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Jeaffieson family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeaffieson's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Jeaffieson families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Jeaffieson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeaffieson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jeaffieson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jeaffieson. For the veterans among your Jeaffieson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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