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Jefers Family History

Jefers 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: Jeffers, Evers, Peters, Nevers, Beers, Meyers, Peffers, Elfers

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Where is the Jefers family from?

You can see how Jefers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jefers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jefers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Jefers families living in Michigan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Jefers's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jefers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jefers 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 188 census records available for the last name Jefers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jefers 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Jefers. 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 13 military records available for the last name Jefers. For the veterans among your Jefers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jefers lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jefers 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 Jefers

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