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Jefcoat Family History

Jefcoat Surname Meaning

English (Staffordshire): variant of Jeffcoat.

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


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Where is the Jefcoat family from?

You can see how Jefcoat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jefcoat family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Jefcoat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Jefcoat families living in Staffordshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Jefcoat's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Jefcoat families in 1891.
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What did your Jefcoat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jefcoat. 100% of Jefcoat 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Jefcoat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jefcoat 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Jefcoat. 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 768 military records available for the last name Jefcoat. For the veterans among your Jefcoat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jefcoat lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jefcoat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Jefcoat in 1963 was 90, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jefcoat 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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