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Jeffe Family History

Jeffe Surname Meaning

see Jeff.

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


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Where is the Jeffe family from?

You can see how Jeffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jeffe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Jeffe families living in Cheshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Jeffe's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Jeffe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeffe 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 Jeffe ancestors do for a living?

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

What Jeffe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jeffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeffe 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 504 immigration records available for the last name Jeffe. 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 259 military records available for the last name Jeffe. For the veterans among your Jeffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeffe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jeffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jeffe in 1965 was 63, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jeffe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeffe 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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