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Jeffryes Family History

Jeffryes Surname Meaning

see Jefferies.

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


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Where is the Jeffryes family from?

You can see how Jeffryes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeffryes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jeffryes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 60 Jeffryes families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Jeffryes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jeffryes families in 1891.
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What did your Jeffryes 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 Jeffryes. 100% of Jeffryes men worked as a General Labourer and 94% of Jeffryes 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Laundry Hand
    7%

What Jeffryes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jeffryes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeffryes 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Jeffryes. 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 213 military records available for the last name Jeffryes. For the veterans among your Jeffryes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeffryes lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Jeffryes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jeffryes in 1961 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeffryes 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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