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Saffin Family History

Saffin Surname Meaning

unexplained; possibly a variant of Savin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Saffin family from?

You can see how Saffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Saffin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Saffin families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Saffin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Saffin families in 1911.
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What did your Saffin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saffin. 20% of Saffin men worked as a Manager and 50% of Saffin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saffin were New Worker and School Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • School Teacher
    50%

What Saffin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Saffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffin 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Saffin. 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 437 military records available for the last name Saffin. For the veterans among your Saffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saffin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Saffin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Saffin in 1962 was 73, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saffin 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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