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Jeffears Family History

Jeffears 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: Jeffers, Peffers, Leffers, Jefferys, Jefferis, Jeffery, Leffert

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Where is the Jeffears family from?

You can see how Jeffears families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeffears family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Jeffears family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeffears's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jeffears families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeffears 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 Jeffears ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jeffears. 100% of Jeffears 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 54 census records available for the last name Jeffears. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeffears 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Jeffears. 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 29 military records available for the last name Jeffears. For the veterans among your Jeffears ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeffears lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Jeffears life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jeffears in 1967 was 52, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeffears 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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