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Jeffersen Family History

Jeffersen 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: Jefferson, Jespersen, Efferson, Jefferies, Jeffers, Jeffrey, Peffers

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Where is the Jeffersen family from?

You can see how Jeffersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeffersen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jeffersen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Jeffersen family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeffersen's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Jeffersen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeffersen 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 Jeffersen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jeffersen. 39% of Jeffersen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jeffersen women worked as a Maid.

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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
    39%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Red Cap
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Jeffersen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Jeffersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeffersen 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Jeffersen. 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 27 military records available for the last name Jeffersen. For the veterans among your Jeffersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeffersen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Jeffersen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Jeffersen in 1973 was 36, and 59 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeffersen 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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