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Saffelder Family History

Saffelder 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: Saffell, Saffer, Affeldt, Affolter, Keffeler, Felder, Fielder

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Where is the Saffelder family from?

You can see how Saffelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffelder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Saffelder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Saffelder families living in Iowa. This was about 56% of all the recorded Saffelder's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Saffelder families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Saffelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffelder 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Saffelder. 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 17 military records available for the last name Saffelder. For the veterans among your Saffelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saffelder lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Saffelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Saffelder in 1965 was 85, and 65 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saffelder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saffelder 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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