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Jefry Family History

Jefry 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: Jerry, Henry, Berry, Terry, Merry, Geary, Dery, Jury, Ferry, Jeffrey

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Where is the Jefry family from?

You can see how Jefry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jefry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Jefry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Jefry family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Jefry's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jefry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jefry 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 189 census records available for the last name Jefry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jefry 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Jefry. 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 26 military records available for the last name Jefry. For the veterans among your Jefry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jefry lifespan?

Between 1949 and 1998, in the United States, Jefry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jefry in 1949 was 45, and 94 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jefry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jefry 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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