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Saffel Family History

Saffel Surname Meaning

English: variant of Saffell.

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


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Where is the Saffel family from?

You can see how Saffel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Saffel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Saffel families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Saffel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Saffel families in 1911.
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What did your Saffel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saffel. 32% of Saffel men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Saffel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saffel were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Saffel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Saffel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffel 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Saffel. 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 412 military records available for the last name Saffel. For the veterans among your Saffel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saffel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Saffel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Saffel in 1960 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saffel 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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