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Jeys Family History

Jeys 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: Leys, Jens, Heys, Keys, Jess, Reis, Rey, Lees, Ness, Hey

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Where is the Jeys family from?

You can see how Jeys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeys family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jeys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Jeys families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Jeys's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jeys families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeys 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 Jeys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Dut was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jeys. 50% of Jeys women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 935 census records available for the last name Jeys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeys 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Jeys. 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 120 military records available for the last name Jeys. For the veterans among your Jeys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeys lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jeys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Jeys in 1964 was 88, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeys 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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