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Jefris Family History

Jefris 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: Ferris, Terris, Juris, Perris, Peris, Edris, Jeffs, Jeffus, Gehris

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Where is the Jefris family from?

You can see how Jefris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jefris family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Jefris families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jefris's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jefris families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Jefris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jefris 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Jefris. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jefris. For the veterans among your Jefris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jefris

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