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Jeffens Family History

Jeffens 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, Geffen, Peffers, Jergens, Jeffs, Steffens, Jeffus, Jeffreys

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Where is the Jeffens family from?

You can see how Jeffens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeffens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Jeffens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Jeffens family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeffens's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Jeffens families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Jeffens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeffens 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Jeffens. 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 6 military records available for the last name Jeffens. For the veterans among your Jeffens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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