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Jayes Family History

Jayes Surname Meaning

variant of Jay with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jayes family from?

You can see how Jayes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jayes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jayes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 195 Jayes families living in Leicestershire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Jayes's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Jayes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jayes 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 Jayes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butcher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jayes. 17% of Jayes men worked as a Butcher and 75% of Jayes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jayes were Commercial Traveller Hosiery and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Butcher
    17%
  • Incapacitated
    17%
  • Chair Shaper
    12%
  • Commercial Traveller Hosiery
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Hosiery Mender
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Jayes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jayes 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Jayes. 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 506 military records available for the last name Jayes. For the veterans among your Jayes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jayes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Jayes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jayes in 1956 was 55, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jayes 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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