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Jaffa Family History

Jaffa Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Jaffe.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jaffa family from?

You can see how Jaffa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaffa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jaffa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Jaffa families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaffa's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jaffa families in 1911.
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What did your Jaffa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaffa. 34% of Jaffa men worked as a Salesman and 58% of Jaffa women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaffa were Laborer and Teacher.

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Owner
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    58%
  • Teacher
    43%

What Jaffa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Jaffa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaffa 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 958 immigration records available for the last name Jaffa. 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 715 military records available for the last name Jaffa. For the veterans among your Jaffa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaffa lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Jaffa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jaffa in 1952 was 46, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaffa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaffa 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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