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Saaf Family History

Saaf 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: Saad, Saar, Haaf, Saal, Saam, Saab, Saas, Raaf, Saraf, Saah

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Where is the Saaf family from?

You can see how Saaf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saaf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Saaf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Saaf family living in Monmouthshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Saaf's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Saaf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saaf 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 Saaf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saaf. 50% of Saaf men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Saaf women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Foreman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Saaf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Saaf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saaf 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 424 immigration records available for the last name Saaf. 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 137 military records available for the last name Saaf. For the veterans among your Saaf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saaf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Saaf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Saaf in 1962 was 86, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saaf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saaf 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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