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Saffery Family History

Saffery Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Safrei, Saf(f)red, and Sefrid, which originates from Old English Sǣfrið.

This name is composed of two elements: sǣ, meaning ‘sea’, and frið, meaning ‘peace’.

The combination suggests a connotation of 'peaceful sea'.

See also Savory for related information.

Overall, the evolution of names showcases the linguistic and cultural changes over time.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Saffery family from?

You can see how Saffery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Saffery families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 99 Saffery families living in Kent. This was about 46% of all the recorded Saffery's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Saffery families in 1891.
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What did your Saffery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Timber Feller and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Saffery. 100% of Saffery men worked as a Timber Feller and 84% of Saffery 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

  • Timber Feller
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

What Saffery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Saffery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffery 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Saffery. 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 200 military records available for the last name Saffery. For the veterans among your Saffery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saffery lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Saffery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Saffery in 1962 was 74, and 44 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saffery 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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