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Safeldt Family History

Safeldt 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: Hofeldt, Affeldt, Seefeldt, Shufeldt, Feldt, Tafel, Savel, Shields

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Where is the Safeldt family from?

You can see how Safeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Safeldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Safeldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Safeldt families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Safeldt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Safeldt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Safeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Safeldt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Safeldt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Safeldt. For the veterans among your Safeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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