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Jeays Family History

Jeays Surname Meaning

see Jayes.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jeays family from?

You can see how Jeays families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeays family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jeays families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Jeays families living in Leicestershire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Jeays's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Jeays families in 1891.
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What did your Jeays ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Jeays. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeays 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Jeays. 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 9 military records available for the last name Jeays. For the veterans among your Jeays ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeays lifespan?

Average Jeays life expectancy in 1981 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeays 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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