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Jeay Family History

Jeay 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: Jay, Jean, Peay, Keay, Reay, Seay, May, Hay, Bean, Bear

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Where is the Jeay family from?

You can see how Jeay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Jeay families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Jeay family living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jeay's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Jeay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeay 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 68 census records available for the last name Jeay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeay 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Jeay. 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 Jeay. For the veterans among your Jeay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeay 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jeay

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