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Sefkow Family History

Sefkow 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: Senko, Sefton, Suckow, Sukow, Stefko, Semrow, Berkow, Lefko, Safko

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Where is the Sefkow family from?

You can see how Sefkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sefkow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sefkow family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Sefkow's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sefkow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sefkow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sefkow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sefkow. 100% of Sefkow men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Sefkow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Sefkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sefkow 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sefkow. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sefkow. For the veterans among your Sefkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sefkow lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Sefkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sefkow in 1974 was 82, and 74 in 2001.

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