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Jefrey Family History

Jefrey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Jeffrey, Jerez, Alfrey, Jerry, Frey, Jereb, Hefley, Jelley, Jenney

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Where is the Jefrey family from?

You can see how Jefrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jefrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jefrey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Jefrey families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jefrey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jefrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jefrey 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 Jefrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jefrey. 100% of Jefrey men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Jefrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Jefrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jefrey 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Jefrey. 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 67 military records available for the last name Jefrey. For the veterans among your Jefrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jefrey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1985, in the United States, Jefrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jefrey in 1972 was 59, and 50 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jefrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jefrey 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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