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Safari Family History

Safari Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined. In some cases possibly a shortened form of Armenian Safarian.

Muslim (Iran): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Safar.

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


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What did your Safari ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Indian Wood Work was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Safari. 100% of Safari men worked as an Indian Wood Work.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Indian Wood Work
    100%

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Safari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Safari 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Safari. 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 55 military records available for the last name Safari. For the veterans among your Safari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Safari lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Safari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Safari in 1991 was 57, and 74 in 2003.

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