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Jefferss Family History

Jefferss 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: Jefferys, Jefferis, Jeffers, Peffers, Jeffords, Lefferts, Leffers

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Where is the Jefferss family from?

You can see how Jefferss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jefferss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jefferss families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Jefferss families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Jefferss's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Jefferss families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Jefferss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jefferss 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Jefferss. 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 9 military records available for the last name Jefferss. For the veterans among your Jefferss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jefferss lifespan?

Average Jefferss life expectancy in 1972 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jefferss 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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