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Jefferet Family History

Jefferet 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, Leffert, Meffert, Geffert, Jefferies, Jefferys, Jefferis

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Where is the Jefferet family from?

You can see how Jefferet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jefferet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jefferet family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Jefferet's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Jefferet families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Jefferet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jefferet 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Jefferet. 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 military records available for the last name Jefferet. For the veterans among your Jefferet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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