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Saffro Family History

Saffro 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: Saffo, Safar, Saffer, Safford, Sauro, Safir, Raffo, Cafaro, Sarro

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Where is the Saffro family from?

You can see how Saffro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saffro family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Saffro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Saffro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saffro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Saffro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saffro. 100% of Saffro men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Saffro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Saffro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffro 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Saffro. 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 16 military records available for the last name Saffro. For the veterans among your Saffro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saffro lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Saffro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Saffro in 1967 was 79, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saffro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saffro 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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