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Jefferys Family History

Jefferys Surname Meaning

English: variant of Jeffries.

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


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You can see how Jefferys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jefferys family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jefferys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Jefferys families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Jefferys's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jefferys families in 1911.
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What did your Jefferys ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jefferys. 100% of Jefferys women worked as a Stenographer.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Jefferys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jefferys 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 Jefferys. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jefferys. For the veterans among your Jefferys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jefferys lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Jefferys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jefferys in 1942 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

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