Jefferson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Jefferson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Jefferson family

Profession Census Frequency
Living On Own Means 49
Farmer 48
General Servant Domestic 32
Dress Maker 23
General Labourer 23
Cotton Weaver 22
Scholar 22
Coal Miner Hewer 18
Domestic Servant 14
Agricultural Labourer 14
Fisherman 13
Blacksmith 11
Ordinary Agricultural Labourer 11
Cook Domestic 10
Plumber 10
Engine Fitter 10
Farmers Son 10
Tailor 9
Housemaid Domestic 9
Joiner Carpenter 9
Railway Porter 9
House Keeper Domestic 8
Laundress Wash 8
Cotton Spinner 8
House Keeper 8

Jefferson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Jefferson 100% 23,295
2 Jafferson 89% 263
3 Jeferson 89% 206
4 Jeaffreson 70% 158

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The surname Jefferson is the most popular version of all its varients

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