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Saffran Family History

Saffran Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Safran.

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


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Where is the Saffran family from?

You can see how Saffran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffran family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Saffran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Saffran families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Saffran's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Saffran families in 1911.
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What did your Saffran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saffran. 28% of Saffran men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Saffran women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saffran were Cutter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Cutter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Saffran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saffran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffran 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Saffran. 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 799 military records available for the last name Saffran. For the veterans among your Saffran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saffran lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Saffran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Saffran in 1949 was 65, and 86 in 2004.

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