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Jefferries Family History

Jefferries 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: Jefferies, Jeffries, Jefferis, Ferries, Jefferys, Jeffers, Jeffres

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Where is the Jefferries family from?

You can see how Jefferries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jefferries family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jefferries families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Jefferries families living in Mississippi. This was about 56% of all the recorded Jefferries's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Jefferries families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jefferries surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jefferries ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jefferries. 100% of Jefferries women worked as a Cook. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Jefferries. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jefferries 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Jefferries. 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 24 military records available for the last name Jefferries. For the veterans among your Jefferries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jefferries lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1975, in the United States, Jefferries life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Jefferries in 1959 was 61, and 73 in 1975.

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