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Saffort Family History

Saffort 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: Safford, Stafford, Pafford, Gafford, Sifford, Saffer, Spafford

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Where is the Saffort family from?

You can see how Saffort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffort family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Saffort family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Saffort's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Saffort families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saffort 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 36 census records available for the last name Saffort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffort 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Saffort. 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 Saffort. For the veterans among your Saffort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saffort lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saffort

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