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Saffen Family History

Saffen 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, Staffen, Saffel, Offen, Safran, Draffen, Sanden, Geffen

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Where is the Saffen family from?

You can see how Saffen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Saffen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Saffen families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Saffen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Saffen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saffen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Saffen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Poultry pig Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Saffen. 100% of Saffen men worked as a Poultry pig Farmer and 100% of Saffen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Poultry pig Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Saffen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Saffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffen 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Saffen. 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 90 military records available for the last name Saffen. For the veterans among your Saffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saffen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Saffen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Saffen in 1963 was 75, and 66 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saffen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saffen 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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