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Jeffel Family History

Jeffel 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: Leffel, Heffel, Jeffrey, Riffel, Geffen, Raffel, Jaffer, Koffel

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Where is the Jeffel family from?

You can see how Jeffel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeffel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jeffel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeffel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jeffel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeffel 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 50 census records available for the last name Jeffel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeffel 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Jeffel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Jeffel. For the veterans among your Jeffel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeffel lifespan?

Average Jeffel life expectancy in 2002 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeffel 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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