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Seffren Family History

Seffren 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: Jeffrey, Geffen, Steffen, Sebren, Seagren, Saffran, Geffre, Heffron

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Where is the Seffren family from?

You can see how Seffren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seffren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Seffren family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Seffren's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Seffren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seffren 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 Seffren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seffren. 100% of Seffren men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Seffren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Seffren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seffren 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Seffren. 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 16 military records available for the last name Seffren. For the veterans among your Seffren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seffren lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Seffren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Seffren in 1966 was 74, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seffren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seffren 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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