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Jefkins Family History

Jefkins Surname Meaning

see Gifkins.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Jefkins family from?

You can see how Jefkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jefkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jefkins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Jefkins families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Jefkins's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Jefkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jefkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jefkins ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic retired
    12%

What Jefkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jefkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jefkins 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Jefkins. 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 50 military records available for the last name Jefkins. For the veterans among your Jefkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jefkins lifespan?

Average Jefkins life expectancy in 1998 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jefkins 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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