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Safara Family History

Safara 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: Safar, Samara, Safran, Saar, Salama, Saari, Kamara, Salata, Basara

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Where is the Safara family from?

You can see how Safara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Safara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Safara family living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Safara's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Safara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Safara 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 47 census records available for the last name Safara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Safara 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Safara. 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 42 military records available for the last name Safara. For the veterans among your Safara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Safara lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Safara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Safara in 1963 was 75, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Safara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Safara 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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