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Jifferson Family History

Jifferson 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: Jefferson, Jimmerson, Jimerson, Jinkerson, Efferson, Iverson

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Where is the Jifferson family from?

You can see how Jifferson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jifferson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Jifferson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Jifferson family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Jifferson's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Jifferson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jifferson 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 84 census records available for the last name Jifferson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jifferson 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Jifferson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jifferson. For the veterans among your Jifferson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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