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Jefferds Family History

Jefferds 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, Peffers, Lefferts, Leffers

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Where is the Jefferds family from?

You can see how Jefferds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jefferds family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Jefferds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Jefferds families living in Glamorgan. This was about 28% of all the recorded Jefferds's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Jefferds families in 1891.
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What did your Jefferds ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jefferds. 34% of Jefferds men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Jefferds women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jefferds were Retired and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Retired
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • House Work
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jefferds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jefferds 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Jefferds. 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 487 military records available for the last name Jefferds. For the veterans among your Jefferds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jefferds lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jefferds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jefferds in 1963 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

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