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Sefres Family History

Sefres 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: Serres, Seres, Terres, Sears, Sires, Peres, Soares, Beres, Herres

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Where is the Sefres family from?

You can see how Sefres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sefres family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sefres families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sefres's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sefres families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sefres 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 21 census records available for the last name Sefres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sefres 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sefres. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sefres. For the veterans among your Sefres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sefres lifespan?

Average Sefres life expectancy in 1983 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sefres 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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