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Jeff Family History

Jeff Surname Meaning

English (West Midlands and northern England): from the personal name Geff a pet form of Geoffrey; see Jeffrey.

Native American: adoption of the personal name Jeff (which can be of the same English origin as 1 above or a short form of the surname Jefferson used as a personal name) as a surname.

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


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Where is the Jeff family from?

You can see how Jeff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jeff families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 36 Jeff families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jeff's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jeff families in 1911.
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What did your Jeff ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jeff. 100% of Jeff men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Jeff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeff 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 861 immigration records available for the last name Jeff. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Jeff. For the veterans among your Jeff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeff lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Jeff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jeff in 1958 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

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