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Jefferat Family History

Jefferat 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: Leffert, Meffert, Jeffcoat, Geffert, Jefferys, Jefferis, Jeffers

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Where is the Jefferat family from?

You can see how Jefferat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jefferat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Jefferat families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Jefferat families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Jefferat's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Jefferat families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Jefferat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jefferat 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Jefferat. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jefferat. For the veterans among your Jefferat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jefferat

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