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Safholm Family History

Safholm 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: Seaholm, Sandholm, Saffold, Holm, Salm, Scholl, Kaufhold, Malcolm

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Where is the Safholm family from?

You can see how Safholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Safholm family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Safholm family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Safholm's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Safholm families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Safholm 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 74 census records available for the last name Safholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Safholm 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Safholm. 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 24 military records available for the last name Safholm. For the veterans among your Safholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Safholm lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Safholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Safholm in 1963 was 68, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Safholm 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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