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Jeffay Family History

Jeffay 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: Jeffrey, Beffa, Jeffs, Jeff, Jeffus, Jeffery, Jaffa, Fay, Duffy, Neff

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Where is the Jeffay family from?

You can see how Jeffay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeffay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jeffay families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Jeffay family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeffay's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Jeffay families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeffay 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 Jeffay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jeffay. 100% of Jeffay 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 85 census records available for the last name Jeffay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeffay 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Jeffay. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jeffay. For the veterans among your Jeffay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeffay lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Jeffay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jeffay in 1975 was 83, and 97 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeffay 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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