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Jefferiss Family History

Jefferiss Surname Meaning

see Jefferies.

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


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Where is the Jefferiss family from?

You can see how Jefferiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jefferiss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jefferiss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Jefferiss families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Jefferiss's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Jefferiss families in 1891.
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What did your Jefferiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jefferiss. 67% of Jefferiss 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
    67%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Evacuee Indendant Means
    17%

What Jefferiss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jefferiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jefferiss 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Jefferiss. 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 53 military records available for the last name Jefferiss. For the veterans among your Jefferiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jefferiss lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1985, in the United States, Jefferiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Jefferiss in 1975 was 78, and 75 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jefferiss 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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