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Jeyes Family History

Jeyes Surname Meaning

see Jayes.

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


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Where is the Jeyes family from?

You can see how Jeyes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeyes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Jeyes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Jeyes families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jeyes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jeyes families in 1911.
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What did your Jeyes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jeyes. 29% of Jeyes men worked as a Bricklayer and 89% of Jeyes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jeyes were General Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    29%
  • Plumber
    15%
  • Window Cleaner
    15%
  • General Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Hosiery Machinist
    3%
  • Unpaid Dd
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

What Jeyes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jeyes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeyes 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Jeyes. 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 285 military records available for the last name Jeyes. For the veterans among your Jeyes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeyes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Jeyes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jeyes in 1965 was 60, and 69 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeyes 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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