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Saffold Family History

Saffold Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Safford.

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


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Where is the Saffold family from?

You can see how Saffold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Saffold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Saffold families living in Alabama. This was about 24% of all the recorded Saffold's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Saffold families in 1840.
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What did your Saffold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saffold. 42% of Saffold men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Saffold women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saffold were Farm Laborer and Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Servant
    7%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Saffold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffold 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Saffold. 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 Saffold. For the veterans among your Saffold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saffold lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Saffold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Saffold in 1952 was 36, and 64 in 2004.

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