Origins of the Jeffs surname

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    In 1921, most Jeffses lived in london

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    2,100 Jeffs Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Jeffses

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    Common female occupations for Jeffses in 1921

    Dressmaker

    114

    General Servant Domestic

    91

    Laundress

    82

    Domestic Servant

    61

    Lace Maker

    51

    Common male occupations for Jeffses in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    229

    Farm Labourer

    136

    General Labourer

    86

    Carpenter

    82

    Farmer

    52

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