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Jufer Family History

Jufer 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: Ufer, Rufer, Nufer, Huber, Jude, Duffer, Huffer, Kuper, Luger, Junger

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Where is the Jufer family from?

You can see how Jufer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jufer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jufer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Jufer families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jufer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jufer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jufer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jufer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jufer. 72% of Jufer men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

What Jufer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Jufer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jufer 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Jufer. 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 42 military records available for the last name Jufer. For the veterans among your Jufer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jufer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Jufer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jufer in 1966 was 48, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jufer 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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