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Jaffree Family History

Jaffree 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: Jaffee, Jeffrey, Jaffer, Jaffe, Caffrey, Yaffee, Caffee, Jeffres

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Where is the Jaffree family from?

You can see how Jaffree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaffree family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1851. The most Jaffree families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Jaffree families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaffree's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Jaffree families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaffree 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 39 census records available for the last name Jaffree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaffree 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 Jaffree. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jaffree. For the veterans among your Jaffree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaffree lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1969, in the United States, Jaffree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Jaffree in 1964 was 80, and 83 in 1969.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaffree 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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