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Safranek Family History

Safranek Name Meaning

Czech (Šafránek): from a diminutive of Czech šafrán ‘saffron’ (see Safran ) applied as nickname for someone with reddish yellow hair.

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


Similar surnames: Safran, Szafran, Beranek, Baranek, Havranek, Sramek, Szafranski

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Where is the Safranek family from?

You can see how Safranek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Safranek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Safranek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Safranek families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Safranek's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Safranek families in 1911.
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What did your Safranek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Safranek. 20% of Safranek men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Safranek women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Safranek were Salesman and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Winder
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Safranek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Safranek 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 470 immigration records available for the last name Safranek. 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 533 military records available for the last name Safranek. For the veterans among your Safranek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Safranek lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Safranek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Safranek in 1955 was 40, and 70 in 2004.

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