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Jeffeys Family History

Jeffeys 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: Jeffreys, Jefferys, Jeffers, Jeffrey, Peffers, Jeffs, Jeffus, Leffers

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Where is the Jeffeys family from?

You can see how Jeffeys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeffeys family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Jeffeys families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Jeffeys families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeffeys's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jeffeys families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Jeffeys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeffeys 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Jeffeys. 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 9 military records available for the last name Jeffeys. For the veterans among your Jeffeys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeffeys lifespan?

Average Jeffeys life expectancy in 1985 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeffeys 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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