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Safty Family History

Safty 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: Saft, Santy, Say, Saxby, Safar, Harty, Sato, Santry, Hasty, Sante

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Where is the Safty family from?

You can see how Safty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Safty family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Safty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Safty families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Safty's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Safty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Safty 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 108 census records available for the last name Safty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Safty 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Safty. 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 1 military records available for the last name Safty. For the veterans among your Safty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Safty lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Safty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Safty in 1974 was 73, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Safty 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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