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Jefferes Family History

Jefferes 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: Jefferies, Jefferys, Jefferis, Jeffers, Jeffres, Jeffrey, Peffers

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Where is the Jefferes family from?

You can see how Jefferes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jefferes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jefferes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Jefferes families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Jefferes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jefferes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jefferes 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 Jefferes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jefferes. 100% of Jefferes 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Jefferes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jefferes 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Jefferes. 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 161 military records available for the last name Jefferes. For the veterans among your Jefferes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jefferes lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Jefferes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jefferes in 1952 was 71, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jefferes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jefferes 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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