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Sefong Family History

Sefong 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: Song, Strong, Spong, Delong, Nifong, Seng, Sefton, Fong, Semon

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Where is the Sefong family from?

You can see how Sefong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sefong family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sefong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sefong family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sefong's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sefong families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sefong 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 87 census records available for the last name Sefong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sefong 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sefong. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sefong. For the veterans among your Sefong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sefong lifespan?

Average Sefong life expectancy in 1966 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sefong 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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