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Jefferys Name Meaning

English: variant of Jeffries .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Jeffery, Jefferis, Jeffers, Jefferies, Jeffries, Jeffress, Jeffs

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Where is the Jefferys family from?

You can see how Jefferys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jefferys family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jefferys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 261 Jefferys families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Jefferys's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jefferys families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jefferys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jefferys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jefferys. 19% of Jefferys men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Jefferys women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jefferys were Farm Labourer and Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Painter
    19%
  • Postman
    13%
  • Farm Labourer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jefferys. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jefferys. For the veterans among your Jefferys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jefferys lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Jefferys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jefferys in 1942 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

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