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Jephson Family History

Jephson Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Geff a pet form of Geoffrey (see Jeff) + -son. Compare Jepson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jephson family from?

You can see how Jephson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jephson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jephson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Jephson families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Jephson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jephson families in 1911.
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What did your Jephson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jephson. 20% of Jephson men worked as a Coal Hewer and 66% of Jephson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jephson were Assisting Father and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • Coal Hewer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Assisting Father
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Private Means
    15%
  • Independent
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Jephson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jephson 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 Jephson. 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 524 military records available for the last name Jephson. For the veterans among your Jephson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jephson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jephson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jephson in 1962 was 81, and 42 in 2004.

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