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Safgren Family History

Safgren 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: Safran, Sagen, Shogren, Lofgren, Sjogren, Sandgren, Seagren, Saffran

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Where is the Safgren family from?

You can see how Safgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Safgren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Safgren families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Safgren's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Safgren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Safgren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Safgren ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Safgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Safgren 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Safgren. 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 7 military records available for the last name Safgren. For the veterans among your Safgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Safgren lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Safgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Safgren in 1962 was 69, and 69 in 2003.

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