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Saufley Family History

Saufley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schäufele (see Schaufele) or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Saufley family from?

You can see how Saufley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saufley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Saufley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Saufley families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Saufley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Saufley families in 1891.
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What did your Saufley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saufley. 57% of Saufley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Saufley women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    57%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Saufley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 944 census records available for the last name Saufley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saufley 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Saufley. 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 354 military records available for the last name Saufley. For the veterans among your Saufley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saufley lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Saufley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Saufley in 1944 was 31, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saufley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saufley 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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