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Saffrahn Family History

Saffrahn 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: Saffran, Safran, Sarah, Szafran, Satran, Safian, Shafran, Saran

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Where is the Saffrahn family from?

You can see how Saffrahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffrahn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Saffrahn families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Saffrahn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Saffrahn families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Saffrahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffrahn 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 Saffrahn. 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 6 military records available for the last name Saffrahn. For the veterans among your Saffrahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saffrahn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1993, in the United States, Saffrahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Saffrahn in 1962 was 78, and 80 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saffrahn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saffrahn 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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