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Jeffer Family History

Jeffer 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: Jaffer, Peffer, Feffer, Keffer, Jeffers, Jeffery, Jenner, Reifer

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Where is the Jeffer family from?

You can see how Jeffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeffer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jeffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Jeffer families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Jeffer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jeffer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeffer 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 Jeffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jeffer. 15% of Jeffer men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Jeffer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jeffer were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Nurse
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jeffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeffer 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Jeffer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jeffer. For the veterans among your Jeffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeffer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Jeffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Jeffer in 1956 was 61, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jeffer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeffer 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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