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Jiffries Family History

Jiffries 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: Jeffries, Jefferies, Jeffres, Fries, Jeffrey, Faries, De Fries

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Where is the Jiffries family from?

You can see how Jiffries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jiffries family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jiffries families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Jiffries families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jiffries's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Jiffries families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Jiffries. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jiffries 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Jiffries. 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 5 military records available for the last name Jiffries. For the veterans among your Jiffries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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