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Jeffo Family History

Jeffo 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: Jeffs, Jeff, Ruffo, Neff, Reff, Buffo, Jaffe, Raffo, Joffe, Tefft

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Where is the Jeffo family from?

You can see how Jeffo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeffo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jeffo families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Jeffo families living in Staffordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jeffo's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Jeffo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeffo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Jeffo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeffo 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Jeffo. 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 7 military records available for the last name Jeffo. For the veterans among your Jeffo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeffo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1981, in the United States, Jeffo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jeffo in 1963 was 59, and 75 in 1981.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeffo 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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