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Jeffres Family History

Jeffres Surname Meaning

English: variant of Jeffries. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Jeffres family from?

You can see how Jeffres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeffres family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jeffres families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 48 Jeffres families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Jeffres's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jeffres families in 1891.
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What did your Jeffres ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Pensioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jeffres. 100% of Jeffres men worked as a Pensioner and 89% of Jeffres 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

  • Pensioner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Jeffres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeffres 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Jeffres. 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 800 military records available for the last name Jeffres. For the veterans among your Jeffres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeffres lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jeffres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jeffres in 1963 was 79, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeffres 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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