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Safina Family History

Safina 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: Sabina, Salina, Sabin, Savin, Kalina, Satin, Farina, Saint, Spina

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Where is the Safina family from?

You can see how Safina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Safina family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Safina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Safina families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Safina's in USA. New York had the highest population of Safina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Safina 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 Safina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Tontitlaie Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Safina. 28% of Safina men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Safina women worked as a Tontitlaie Maker.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Barber
    19%
  • Presser
    19%
  • Owner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tontitlaie Maker
    100%

What Safina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Safina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Safina 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Safina. 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 50 military records available for the last name Safina. For the veterans among your Safina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Safina lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Safina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Safina in 1964 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Safina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Safina 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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