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Safton Family History

Safton 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: Salton, Saxton, Sefton, Afton, Easton, Hatton, Alton, Manton, Samson

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Where is the Safton family from?

You can see how Safton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Safton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Safton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Safton family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Safton's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Safton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Safton 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 Safton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Safton. 100% of Safton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Safton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Safton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Safton 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Safton. 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 27 military records available for the last name Safton. For the veterans among your Safton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Safton lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1991, in the United States, Safton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Safton in 1985 was 66, and 74 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Safton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Safton 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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