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Jofferson Family History

Jofferson 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: Jefferson, Efferson, Joffrion, Holgerson, Hefferon, Otterson

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Where is the Jofferson family from?

You can see how Jofferson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jofferson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jofferson families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Jofferson families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Jofferson's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Jofferson families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Jofferson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jofferson 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Jofferson. 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 25 military records available for the last name Jofferson. For the veterans among your Jofferson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jofferson lifespan?

Average Jofferson life expectancy in 1978 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jofferson 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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