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Sefrin Family History

Sefrin 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: Severin, Safran, Serlin, Merin, Sellin, Efron, Sorin, Starin, Sebring

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Where is the Sefrin family from?

You can see how Sefrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sefrin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sefrin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Sefrin families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Sefrin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sefrin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sefrin 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 Sefrin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sefrin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Sefrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sefrin 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Sefrin. 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 290 military records available for the last name Sefrin. For the veterans among your Sefrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sefrin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Sefrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sefrin in 1971 was 75, and 97 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sefrin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sefrin 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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