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Safanie Family History

Safanie 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: Safarik, Saladin, Savage, Safran, Infante, Savoie, Sakai, Anania

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Where is the Safanie family from?

You can see how Safanie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Safanie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Safanie family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Safanie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Safanie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Safanie 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 28 census records available for the last name Safanie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Safanie 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 Safanie. 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 5 military records available for the last name Safanie. For the veterans among your Safanie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Safanie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1985, in the United States, Safanie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Safanie in 1963 was 89, and 86 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Safanie 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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