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Safrin Family History

Safrin 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: Safran, Sarin, Safrit, Marin, Sabin, Savin, Satin, Saari, Sari, Tarin

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Where is the Safrin family from?

You can see how Safrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Safrin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Safrin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Safrin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Safrin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Safrin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Safrin 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 Safrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Safrin. 28% of Safrin men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Safrin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Safrin were Merchant and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Merchant
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Safrin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Safrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Safrin 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Safrin. 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 78 military records available for the last name Safrin. For the veterans among your Safrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Safrin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Safrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Safrin in 1969 was 68, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Safrin 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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