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Saffrey Family History

Saffrey Surname Meaning

see Saffery.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Saffrey family from?

You can see how Saffrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Saffrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Saffrey families living in London. This was about 65% of all the recorded Saffrey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Saffrey families in 1891.
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What did your Saffrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Saffrey. 100% of Saffrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Saffrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saffrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffrey 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Saffrey. 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 65 military records available for the last name Saffrey. For the veterans among your Saffrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saffrey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1980, in the United States, Saffrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Saffrey in 1962 was 64, and 78 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saffrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saffrey 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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