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Saffolk Family History

Saffolk 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: Saffold, Saffell, Safford, Saffo, Saffel, Saffle, Stafford, Pafford

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Where is the Saffolk family from?

You can see how Saffolk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffolk family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Saffolk families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Saffolk's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Saffolk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saffolk 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 Saffolk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operates was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saffolk. 100% of Saffolk men worked as an Operates.

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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

  • Operates
    100%

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Saffolk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffolk 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 Saffolk. 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 Saffolk. For the veterans among your Saffolk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saffolk lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saffolk 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saffolk

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