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Saffeir Family History

Saffeir 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, Saffell, Jaffer, Haffer, Safir, Shaffer, Soffer, Maffei

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Where is the Saffeir family from?

You can see how Saffeir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffeir family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Saffeir families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Saffeir's in USA. New York had the highest population of Saffeir families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saffeir 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 16 census records available for the last name Saffeir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffeir 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Saffeir. 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 2 military records available for the last name Saffeir. For the veterans among your Saffeir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saffeir lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Saffeir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Saffeir in 1962 was 84, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saffeir 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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