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Jefford Family History

Jefford Surname Meaning

see Giffard.

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


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Where is the Jefford family from?

You can see how Jefford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jefford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jefford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 106 Jefford families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Jefford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jefford families in 1891.
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What did your Jefford 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 Jefford. 20% of Jefford men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Jefford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jefford were Gardener and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    20%
  • Farmworker
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    12%
  • Gardener
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Jefford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jefford 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 963 immigration records available for the last name Jefford. 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 977 military records available for the last name Jefford. For the veterans among your Jefford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jefford lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Jefford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jefford in 1956 was 45, and 71 in 2004.

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