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Jaffa Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Jaffe .

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


Similar surnames: Joffe, Yaffe, Jaffee, Jaffe, Jafri, Taffe, Jacka, Naff, Haff, Kafka

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Where is the Jaffa family from?

You can see how Jaffa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaffa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jaffa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Jaffa families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Jaffa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jaffa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaffa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jaffa ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jaffa. 100% of Jaffa men worked as a Tailor and 84% of Jaffa women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Tailoress
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Jaffa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaffa 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 958 immigration records available for the last name Jaffa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 715 military records available for the last name Jaffa. For the veterans among your Jaffa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaffa lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Jaffa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jaffa in 1952 was 46, and 87 in 2004.

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