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Safrit Family History

Safrit Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Safrit family from?

You can see how Safrit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Safrit family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Safrit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Safrit families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Safrit's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Safrit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Safrit 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 Safrit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Safrit. 18% of Safrit men worked as a Carpenter and 24% of Safrit women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Safrit were Clerk and Weaver.

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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

  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    24%
  • Inspector
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Weaver
    16%

What Safrit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Safrit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Safrit 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Safrit. 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 665 military records available for the last name Safrit. For the veterans among your Safrit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Safrit lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Safrit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Safrit in 1960 was 66, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Safrit 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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