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Jaffray Family History

Jaffray Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Jeffrey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jaffray family from?

You can see how Jaffray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaffray family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jaffray families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 39 Jaffray families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jaffray's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jaffray families in 1891.
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What did your Jaffray ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Practitioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jaffray. 100% of Jaffray men worked as a Medical Practitioner and 79% of Jaffray women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Medical Practitioner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Dressmaker
    11%
  • Apartment House Proprietress
    11%

What Jaffray family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Jaffray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaffray 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Jaffray. 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 608 military records available for the last name Jaffray. For the veterans among your Jaffray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaffray lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Jaffray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jaffray in 1955 was 58, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaffray 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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