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Saffe Family History

Saffe 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: Saffer, Taffe, Jaffe, Saffo, Yaffe, Saffel, Saffle, Safe, Sale, Safar

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Where is the Saffe family from?

You can see how Saffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Saffe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Saffe families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Saffe's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Saffe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saffe 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 302 census records available for the last name Saffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffe 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Saffe. 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 106 military records available for the last name Saffe. For the veterans among your Saffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saffe lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Saffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Saffe in 1956 was 54, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saffe 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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