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Jeffus Family History

Jeffus Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Jeffs.

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


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Where is the Jeffus family from?

You can see how Jeffus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeffus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jeffus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Jeffus families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeffus's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Jeffus families in 1911.
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What did your Jeffus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jeffus. 44% of Jeffus men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Jeffus women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jeffus were Farm Laborer and Trimmer.

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Mechanic
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Trimmer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jeffus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeffus 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Jeffus. 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 600 military records available for the last name Jeffus. For the veterans among your Jeffus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeffus lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Jeffus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jeffus in 1958 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeffus 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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