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Jaffry Family History

Jaffry 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: Jeffrey, Jaffer, Jarry, Jafari, Gaffey, Laffey, Jaffe, Lafary

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Where is the Jaffry family from?

You can see how Jaffry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaffry family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jaffry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Jaffry families living in New York. This was about 89% of all the recorded Jaffry's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jaffry families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaffry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Jaffry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaffry 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Jaffry. 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 16 military records available for the last name Jaffry. For the veterans among your Jaffry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaffry lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Jaffry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jaffry in 1972 was 75, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaffry 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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