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Safferstein Family History

Safferstein 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: Saperstein, Hammerstein, Silberstein, Alperstein, Wallerstein

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Where is the Safferstein family from?

You can see how Safferstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Safferstein family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Safferstein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Safferstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Safferstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Safferstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Safferstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Safferstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Safferstein 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Safferstein. 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 24 military records available for the last name Safferstein. For the veterans among your Safferstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Safferstein lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Safferstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Safferstein in 1968 was 83, and 80 in 1994.

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