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Saffady Family History

Saffady Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sarfaty, Safran, Saad, Safar, Gaffney, Raffa, Tiffany, Sawada, Sandy

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Where is the Saffady family from?

You can see how Saffady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffady family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Saffady families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Saffady family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Saffady's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Saffady families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saffady surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Saffady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffady census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Saffady. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Saffady. For the veterans among your Saffady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saffady lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Saffady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Saffady in 1962 was 75, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saffady ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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