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Safdie Family History

Safdie 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: Savoie, Badie, Sardi, Waldie, Sande, Sallie, Hardie, Sadiq, Sade

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Safdie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Safdie 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Safdie. 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 4 military records available for the last name Safdie. For the veterans among your Safdie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Safdie lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Safdie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Safdie in 1980 was 92, and 81 in 1999.

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