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Jaffreys Family History

Jaffreys 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: Jeffreys, Jeffrey, Caffrey, Jeffress, Jeffres, Gaffney, Alfrey

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Where is the Jaffreys family from?

You can see how Jaffreys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaffreys family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Jaffreys families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Jaffreys families living in Caernarvonshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Jaffreys's in United Kingdom. Caernarvonshire had the highest population of Jaffreys families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Jaffreys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaffreys 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Jaffreys. 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 10 military records available for the last name Jaffreys. For the veterans among your Jaffreys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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