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Safley Family History

Safley Surname Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Safley family from?

You can see how Safley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Safley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Safley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Safley family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Safley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Safley families in 1911.
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What did your Safley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Safley. 35% of Safley men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Safley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Safley were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    42%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Cashier
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%

What Safley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Safley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Safley 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Safley. 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 999 military records available for the last name Safley. For the veterans among your Safley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Safley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Safley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Safley in 1960 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Safley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Safley 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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