Last Name Meaning & Related Resources for the Surname JEFFERSON

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Definition: Patronymic surname meaning son of Jeffrey, Jeffers, or Jeff. Jeffrey is a variant of Geoffrey, meaning peaceful place (from gawia' meaning "territory and 'frid' meaning "peace." Geoffrey is also a possible variant of Godfrey, meaning "God's peace" or "peaceful ruler."

Surname Origin: English

Alternate Surname Spellings: JEFFERS, JEFFERIES, JEFFRYS

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JEFFERSON Surname Mailing List
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