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Jeffway Family History

Jeffway 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: Jeffrey, Jeffery, Benway, Selway, Janeway, Beffa, Peffley, Jacoway

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Where is the Jeffway family from?

You can see how Jeffway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeffway family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jeffway families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jeffway's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Jeffway families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeffway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jeffway ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jeffway ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Jeffway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeffway 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Jeffway. 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 12 military records available for the last name Jeffway. For the veterans among your Jeffway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeffway lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1988, in the United States, Jeffway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jeffway in 1970 was 78, and 93 in 1988.

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