This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Sefferd family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Sefferd Family History

Sefferd 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: Mefferd, Leffert, Sifford, Saffer, Peffers, Safford, Seifer, Seaford

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Sefferd family from?

You can see how Sefferd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sefferd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sefferd families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Sefferd family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sefferd's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sefferd families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sefferd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Sefferd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Sefferd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sefferd census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Sefferd

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Sefferd. 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.

View all Sefferd immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Sefferd. For the veterans among your Sefferd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Sefferd military records

You've only scratched the surface of Sefferd family history

Discover More

What is the average Sefferd lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sefferd 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sefferd

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sefferd family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial