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Jeferies Family History

Jeferies 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: Jefferies, Jeffries, Jefferis, Jeffres, Fries, Jeffrey, Ferries

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Where is the Jeferies family from?

You can see how Jeferies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeferies family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jeferies families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Jeferies family living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeferies's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Jeferies families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeferies surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Jeferies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeferies 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 Jeferies. 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 38 military records available for the last name Jeferies. For the veterans among your Jeferies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeferies lifespan?

Average Jeferies life expectancy in 1998 was 28 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeferies 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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