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Saftel Family History

Saftel 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: Santel, Saffel, Tafel, Martel, Mantel, Samuel, Savel, Salter, Bartel

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Where is the Saftel family from?

You can see how Saftel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saftel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Saftel families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Saftel's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Saftel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saftel 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 56 census records available for the last name Saftel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saftel 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Saftel. 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 33 military records available for the last name Saftel. For the veterans among your Saftel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saftel lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Saftel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Saftel in 1981 was 89, and 78 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saftel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saftel 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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