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Safft Family History

Safft 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: Sanft, Saft, Saffo, Safar, Sabat, Saint, Raffa, Sant, Haft, Daft

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Where is the Safft family from?

You can see how Safft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Safft family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Safft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Safft families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Safft's in USA. New York had the highest population of Safft families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Safft 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 106 census records available for the last name Safft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Safft 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Safft. 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 250 military records available for the last name Safft. For the veterans among your Safft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Safft lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1998, in the United States, Safft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Safft in 1955 was 43, and 89 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Safft

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Safft 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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