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Saffoley Family History

Saffoley Surname 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: Saufley, Saffold, Safley, Saffle, Gaffney, Foley, Saffell, Saffer

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Where is the Saffoley family from?

You can see how Saffoley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffoley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Saffoley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Saffoley families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Saffoley's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Saffoley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Saffoley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffoley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Saffoley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Saffoley. For the veterans among your Saffoley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saffoley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saffoley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saffoley

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