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Jeffards Family History

Jeffards 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: Jeffords, Jefferys, Jefferis, Jeffers, Jeffres, Jeffrey, Peffers

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Where is the Jeffards family from?

You can see how Jeffards families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeffards family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jeffards families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Jeffards families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeffards's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Jeffards families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeffards 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 Jeffards ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jeffards. 100% of Jeffards men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Jeffards. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeffards 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Jeffards. 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 37 military records available for the last name Jeffards. For the veterans among your Jeffards ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeffards lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1995, in the United States, Jeffards life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jeffards in 1982 was 83, and 88 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeffards 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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