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Jefery Family History

Jefery 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: Jeffery, Jeffrey, Seery, Beery, Emery, Jerry, Kemery, Defer, Peery

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Where is the Jefery family from?

You can see how Jefery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jefery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jefery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Jefery families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jefery's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jefery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jefery 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 327 census records available for the last name Jefery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jefery 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Jefery. 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 20 military records available for the last name Jefery. For the veterans among your Jefery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jefery lifespan?

Average Jefery life expectancy in 1967 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jefery 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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