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Jaffie Family History

Jaffie 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: Jaffe, Jaffee, Jaffer, Taffe, Gaffke, Joffe, Waffle, Gaffin, Jarvie

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Where is the Jaffie family from?

You can see how Jaffie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaffie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jaffie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jaffie family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaffie's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Jaffie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaffie 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 Jaffie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaffie. 18% of Jaffie men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Jaffie women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaffie were Proprietor Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Proprietor Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Jaffie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Jaffie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaffie 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Jaffie. 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 50 military records available for the last name Jaffie. For the veterans among your Jaffie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaffie lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Jaffie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jaffie in 1959 was 44, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaffie 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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