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Jeffels Family History

Jeffels Surname Meaning

unexplained.

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


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Where is the Jeffels family from?

You can see how Jeffels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeffels family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Jeffels families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Jeffels families living in Yorkshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Jeffels's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jeffels families in 1891.
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What did your Jeffels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jeffels. 34% of Jeffels men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Jeffels women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jeffels were General Labourer Heavy Worker and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    14%
  • Bus Driver
    14%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jeffels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeffels 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Jeffels. 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 83 military records available for the last name Jeffels. For the veterans among your Jeffels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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