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Saffia Family History

Saffia 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: Maffia, Raffa, Salvia, Saffer, Baffa, Safian, Safir, Sofia, Safi

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Where is the Saffia family from?

You can see how Saffia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffia family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Saffia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Saffia family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Saffia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Saffia families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saffia 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 47 census records available for the last name Saffia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffia 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Saffia. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Saffia. For the veterans among your Saffia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saffia lifespan?

Average Saffia life expectancy in 1969 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saffia 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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