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Jefferey Family History

Jefferey Surname Meaning

see Jeffrey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jefferey family from?

You can see how Jefferey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jefferey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jefferey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Jefferey families living in Devon. This was about 23% of all the recorded Jefferey's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Jefferey families in 1891.
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What did your Jefferey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jefferey. 92% of Jefferey 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
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic Serv
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jefferey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jefferey 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Jefferey. 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 176 military records available for the last name Jefferey. For the veterans among your Jefferey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jefferey lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Jefferey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jefferey in 1976 was 35, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jefferey 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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