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Jeffereys Family History

Jeffereys 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: Jeffreys, Jefferys, Jeffrey, Jefferies, Jeffress, Jefferis, Jeffers

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Where is the Jeffereys family from?

You can see how Jeffereys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeffereys family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jeffereys families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Jeffereys families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jeffereys's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jeffereys families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeffereys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jeffereys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jeffereys. 100% of Jeffereys women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Jeffereys family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Jeffereys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeffereys 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Jeffereys. 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 61 military records available for the last name Jeffereys. For the veterans among your Jeffereys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeffereys lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Jeffereys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jeffereys in 1990 was 81, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jeffereys

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeffereys ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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