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Safos Family History

Safos 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: Sales, Sachs, Amos, Sas, Kakos, Baros, Safar, Salas, Sato, Makos

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Where is the Safos family from?

You can see how Safos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Safos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Safos families living in Texas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Safos's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Safos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Safos 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 62 census records available for the last name Safos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Safos 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Safos. 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 43 military records available for the last name Safos. For the veterans among your Safos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Safos lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Safos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Safos in 1964 was 78, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Safos 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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