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Sefft Family History

Sefft 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: Senft, Tefft, Seff, Neff, Reff, Seif, Sheff, Steff, Swift, Senf

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Where is the Sefft family from?

You can see how Sefft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sefft family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sefft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Sefft families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sefft's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sefft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sefft 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 79 census records available for the last name Sefft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sefft 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sefft. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sefft. For the veterans among your Sefft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sefft lifespan?

Average Sefft life expectancy in 1971 was 83 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 Sefft 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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