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Jafferis Family History

Jafferis 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: Jefferis, Jaffer, Jefferies, Jefferys, Jeffers, Barberis, Lafferty

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Where is the Jafferis family from?

You can see how Jafferis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jafferis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jafferis families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Jafferis family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Jafferis's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Jafferis families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Jafferis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jafferis 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Jafferis. 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 33 military records available for the last name Jafferis. For the veterans among your Jafferis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jafferis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jafferis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jafferis in 1965 was 83, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jafferis 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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