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Safferd Family History

Safferd 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, Safford, Stafford, Pafford, Gafford, Saffell, Sifford, Jaffer

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Where is the Safferd family from?

You can see how Safferd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Safferd family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Safferd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Safferd families living in Maine. This was about 47% of all the recorded Safferd's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Safferd families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Safferd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Safferd 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Safferd. 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 10 military records available for the last name Safferd. For the veterans among your Safferd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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