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Jefferay Family History

Jefferay Name 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: Jeffery, Jeffrey, Jefferys, Jefferis, Jeffers, Hefferan, Lafferty

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Where is the Jefferay family from?

You can see how Jefferay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jefferay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jefferay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 3 Jefferay families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jefferay's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jefferay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jefferay 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 Jefferay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jefferay. 100% of Jefferay women worked as an Unpaid 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Jefferay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jefferay 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Jefferay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Jefferay. For the veterans among your Jefferay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jefferay lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Jefferay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jefferay in 1965 was 73, and 67 in 1989.

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