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Saffor Family History

Saffor 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, Saffo, Sartor, Safar, Stafford, Pafford, Gafford

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Where is the Saffor family from?

You can see how Saffor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Saffor families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Saffor family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Saffor's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Saffor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saffor 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 67 census records available for the last name Saffor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffor 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Saffor. 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 Saffor. For the veterans among your Saffor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saffor lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Saffor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Saffor in 1976 was 65, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saffor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saffor 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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