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Sefferlen Family History

Sefferlen 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: Hefferon, Seelen, Heffernan, Keffeler, Hefferman, Steffensen

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Where is the Sefferlen family from?

You can see how Sefferlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sefferlen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sefferlen family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sefferlen's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Sefferlen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Sefferlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sefferlen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sefferlen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sefferlen. For the veterans among your Sefferlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sefferlen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Sefferlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sefferlen in 1975 was 68, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sefferlen 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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