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Jaffrey Family History

Jaffrey Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Jeffrey. Muslim (Pakistan): variant of Jafri. Compare Jaffri.

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


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Where is the Jaffrey family from?

You can see how Jaffrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaffrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jaffrey families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 33 Jaffrey families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Jaffrey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jaffrey families in 1911.
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What did your Jaffrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Jaffrey. 50% of Jaffrey men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Jaffrey women worked as a Student.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

What Jaffrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Jaffrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaffrey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jaffrey. 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 426 military records available for the last name Jaffrey. For the veterans among your Jaffrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaffrey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jaffrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jaffrey in 1962 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaffrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaffrey 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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