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Jeffress Family History

Jeffress Surname Meaning

English (Durham): variant of Jeffries.

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


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Where is the Jeffress family from?

You can see how Jeffress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeffress family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jeffress families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Jeffress families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Jeffress's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Jeffress families in 1891.
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What did your Jeffress ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jeffress. 78% of Jeffress 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Service Retired
    12%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Jeffress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeffress 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 603 immigration records available for the last name Jeffress. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jeffress. For the veterans among your Jeffress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeffress lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Jeffress life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Jeffress in 1950 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeffress 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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