Origins of the Jefferis surname
About the Jefferises
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Interesting facts about Jefferis
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Jefferis surname. The oldest one dates back to 1784.
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What are the most common Jefferis first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Jefferises
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Jefferises in 1921
Laundress
18
Dressmaker
17
Private Means
12
Dress Maker
11
General Servant Domestic
11
Common male occupations for Jefferises in 1921
Coal Miner
41
Agricultural Labourer
38
Carpenter
22
Shoe Maker
16
Tailor
14
