Origins of the Jeffrey surname
About the Jeffreys
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Interesting facts about Jeffrey
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Jeffrey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1557.
What are the most common Jeffrey first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Jeffreys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Jeffreys in 1921
Dressmaker
267
Domestic Servant
160
Laundress
110
Housekeeper
108
General Servant Domestic
100
Common male occupations for Jeffreys in 1921
Coal Miner
217
Agricultural Labourer
199
General Labourer
179
Blacksmith
152
Farm Labourer
120
