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Jeffres Name Meaning

English: variant of Jeffries . This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Jeffreys, Jeffrey, Jeffress, Jefferis, Jeffers, Jeffords, Jeffries

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Where is the Jeffres family from?

You can see how Jeffres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeffres family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jeffres families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Jeffres families living in Ohio. This was about 19% of all the recorded Jeffres's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jeffres families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeffres surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jeffres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jeffres. 36% of Jeffres men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Jeffres women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jeffres were Carpenter and Laundress. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housemaid
    13%
  • Laundress
    13%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Jeffres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeffres 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Jeffres. 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 800 military records available for the last name Jeffres. For the veterans among your Jeffres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeffres lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jeffres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jeffres in 1963 was 79, and 62 in 2004.

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