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Sefferson Family History

Sefferson 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: Efferson, Jefferson, Hefferon, Severson, Steffenson, Segerson

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Where is the Sefferson family from?

You can see how Sefferson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sefferson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sefferson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Sefferson families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sefferson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sefferson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sefferson 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 48 census records available for the last name Sefferson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sefferson 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sefferson. 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 Sefferson. For the veterans among your Sefferson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sefferson lifespan?

Average Sefferson life expectancy in 1972 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sefferson 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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