Origins of the Jeff surname
About the Jeffs
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Interesting facts about Jeff
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Jeffs most likely to marry?
Jeff*s
What are the most common Jeff first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Jeffs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Jeffs in 1921
General Servant
14
Domestic Servant
11
Dressmaker
10
General Servant Domestic
10
Living On Own Means
8
Commmon male occupations for Jeffs in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
22
Farm Labourer
22
General Labourer
18
Coal Miner
17
Blacksmith
14
