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Jeye Family History

Jeye 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: Eye, Heye, Jee, Beye, Joye, Jaye, Rye, Lee, Neve, Jude

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Where is the Jeye family from?

You can see how Jeye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeye family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jeye family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeye's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jeye families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Jeye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeye 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Jeye. 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 military records available for the last name Jeye. For the veterans among your Jeye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeye lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Jeye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jeye in 1974 was 50, and 69 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeye 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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