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Jeffery Family History

Jeffery Surname Meaning

English (southern): variant of Jeffrey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jeffery family from?

You can see how Jeffery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeffery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jeffery families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,187 Jeffery families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Jeffery's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jeffery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeffery 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 Jeffery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jeffery. 8% of Jeffery men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Jeffery women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jeffery were Farmer and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Gardener
    4%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%
  • Farmer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

What Jeffery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182,000 census records available for the last name Jeffery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeffery 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 15,000 immigration records available for the last name Jeffery. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Jeffery. For the veterans among your Jeffery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeffery lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Jeffery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jeffery in 1951 was 37, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jeffery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeffery 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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