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Jeffires Family History

Jeffires 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: Jeffres, Jeffrey, Jeffords, Jeffreys, Jefferies, Jeffries, Jefferys

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Where is the Jeffires family from?

You can see how Jeffires families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeffires family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jeffires families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Jeffires families living in Yorkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Jeffires's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jeffires families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeffires 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 Jeffires ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jeffires. 46% of Jeffires men worked as a Laborer and 47% of Jeffires women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jeffires were Truck Driver and School Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    47%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Laundress
    16%
  • School Teacher
    16%

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Census Records

There are 784 census records available for the last name Jeffires. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeffires 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 784 immigration records available for the last name Jeffires. 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 49 military records available for the last name Jeffires. For the veterans among your Jeffires ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeffires lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Jeffires life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Jeffires in 1973 was 87, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeffires 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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