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Saffry Family History

Saffry 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: Safar, Santry, Saffer, Savary, Safford, Gaffey, Safir, Sastry, Laffey

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Where is the Saffry family from?

You can see how Saffry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Saffry families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Saffry family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Saffry's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Saffry families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saffry 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 162 census records available for the last name Saffry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffry 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Saffry. 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 3 military records available for the last name Saffry. For the veterans among your Saffry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saffry lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Saffry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Saffry in 1984 was 83, and 90 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saffry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saffry 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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