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Jaff Family History

Jaff 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: Gaff, Haff, Raff, Naff, Jaffe, Taff, Paff, Jeff, Jaffa, Cuff

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Where is the Jaff family from?

You can see how Jaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jaff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Jaff families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaff's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Jaff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaff 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 Jaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jaff. 100% of Jaff 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Jaff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Jaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaff 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Jaff. 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 58 military records available for the last name Jaff. For the veterans among your Jaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jaff in 1963 was 72, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaff 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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