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Safady Family History

Safady 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: Saad, Safar, Sawada, Sandy, Samad, Mahady, Sabado, Parady, Savary

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Where is the Safady family from?

You can see how Safady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Safady family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Safady families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Safady families living in California. This was about 63% of all the recorded Safady's in USA. California had the highest population of Safady families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Safady surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Safady ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Safady. 67% of Safady men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Safady women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Safady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Safady 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Safady. 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 29 military records available for the last name Safady. For the veterans among your Safady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Safady lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Safady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Safady in 1953 was 54, and 87 in 2004.

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