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Jeffrys Family History

Jeffrys Name Meaning

see Jefferies .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Jeffreys, Jefferys, Jeffres, Jeffrey, Jeffords, Jeffs, Jeffus

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Where is the Jeffrys family from?

You can see how Jeffrys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeffrys family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jeffrys families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Jeffrys families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Jeffrys's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jeffrys families in 1891.
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What did your Jeffrys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jeffrys. 60% of Jeffrys men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Jeffrys women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jeffrys were Farming and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jeffrys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeffrys 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Jeffrys. 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 141 military records available for the last name Jeffrys. For the veterans among your Jeffrys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeffrys lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Jeffrys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jeffrys in 1980 was 75, and 69 in 2002.

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