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Jeffes Family History

Jeffes Surname Meaning

see Jeffs.

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


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Where is the Jeffes family from?

You can see how Jeffes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeffes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jeffes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Jeffes families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jeffes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jeffes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeffes 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 Jeffes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jeffes. 100% of Jeffes men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Jeffes 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Private Means
    13%

What Jeffes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jeffes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeffes 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Jeffes. 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 109 military records available for the last name Jeffes. For the veterans among your Jeffes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeffes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Jeffes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jeffes in 1967 was 71, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeffes 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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