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Saffon Family History

Saffon 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: Saffo, Samson, Salmon, Safran, Salton, Saffer, Saxton, Safford

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Where is the Saffon family from?

You can see how Saffon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Saffon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Saffon families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Saffon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Saffon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saffon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Saffon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffon 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Saffon. 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 5 military records available for the last name Saffon. For the veterans among your Saffon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saffon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Saffon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Saffon in 1966 was 61, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saffon 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.

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