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Searfoss Family History

Searfoss Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Serfass.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Searfoss family from?

You can see how Searfoss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Searfoss family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Searfoss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Searfoss families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Searfoss's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Searfoss families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Searfoss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Searfoss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Searfoss. 30% of Searfoss men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Searfoss women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Searfoss were Salesman and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Labor
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Maid
    9%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 104 immigration records available for the last name Searfoss. 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 Searfoss. For the veterans among your Searfoss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Searfoss lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Searfoss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Searfoss in 1952 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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