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Jeffett Family History

Jeffett 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: Reffett, Jewett, Leffert, Reffitt, Duffett, Buffett, Meffert, Jennett

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Where is the Jeffett family from?

You can see how Jeffett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeffett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jeffett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Jeffett families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeffett's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Jeffett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeffett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Jeffett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeffett 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jeffett. 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 33 military records available for the last name Jeffett. For the veterans among your Jeffett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeffett lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Jeffett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jeffett in 1972 was 77, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeffett 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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