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Saffore Family History

Saffore 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: Safford, Stafford, Pafford, Gafford, Sifford, Saffer, Spafford

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Where is the Saffore family from?

You can see how Saffore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffore family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saffore family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Saffore's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Saffore families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saffore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Saffore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saffore. 50% of Saffore men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Saffore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Saffore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffore 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Saffore. 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 37 military records available for the last name Saffore. For the veterans among your Saffore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saffore lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Saffore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Saffore in 1955 was 69, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saffore

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saffore 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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