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Safferson Family History

Safferson Name 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: Sanderson, Salverson, Efferson, Jefferson, Anderson, Patterson

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Where is the Safferson family from?

You can see how Safferson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Safferson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Safferson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Safferson families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Safferson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Safferson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Safferson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Safferson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Safferson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Safferson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Safferson 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Safferson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Safferson. For the veterans among your Safferson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Safferson lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Safferson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Safferson in 1976 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

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