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Joffrey Family History

Joffrey 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, Godfrey, Coffey, Joffe, Wolfrey, Jodrey, Caffrey, Jeffreys

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Where is the Joffrey family from?

You can see how Joffrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joffrey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Joffrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Joffrey families living in Ayrshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Joffrey's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Joffrey families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joffrey 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 Joffrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Joffrey. 100% of Joffrey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Joffrey women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Joffrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Joffrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joffrey 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Joffrey. 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 26 military records available for the last name Joffrey. For the veterans among your Joffrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joffrey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1986, in the United States, Joffrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Joffrey in 1971 was 84, and 93 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joffrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joffrey 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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