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Safsel Family History

Safsel 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: Samsel, Saffel, Tafel, Hassel, Samuel, Savel, Sandel, Fassel, Sawvel

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Where is the Safsel family from?

You can see how Safsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Safsel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Safsel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Safsel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Safsel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Safsel 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 45 census records available for the last name Safsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Safsel 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Safsel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Safsel. For the veterans among your Safsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Safsel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Safsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Safsel in 1968 was 80, and 83 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Safsel 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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