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Jefts Family History

Jefts 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: Jeffs, Beets, Jesus, Jette, Jenks, Peets, Betts, Heft, Hefti, Hefty

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Where is the Jefts family from?

You can see how Jefts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jefts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jefts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Jefts families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Jefts's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Jefts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jefts 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 Jefts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spooler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jefts. 37% of Jefts men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Jefts women worked as a Spooler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jefts were Proprietor and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Cutter
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spooler
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jefts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jefts 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Jefts. 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 349 military records available for the last name Jefts. For the veterans among your Jefts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jefts lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jefts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jefts in 1963 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jefts 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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