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Seffo Family History

Seffo 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, Seff, Ruffo, Neff, Seno, Reff, Seif, Sebo, Seto, Sheff

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Where is the Seffo family from?

You can see how Seffo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seffo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Seffo families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Seffo family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seffo's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Seffo families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seffo 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 20 census records available for the last name Seffo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seffo 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Seffo. 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 Seffo. For the veterans among your Seffo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seffo lifespan?

Average Seffo life expectancy in 1971 was 84 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 Seffo 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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