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Saef Family History

Saef 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: Naef, Saez, Raef, Sayer, Saul, Saeki, Sala, Sada, Sang, Sales

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Where is the Saef family from?

You can see how Saef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saef family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saef family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Saef's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Saef families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saef 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 Saef ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Store Keeper
    100%

What Saef family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Saef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saef 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Saef. 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 9 military records available for the last name Saef. For the veterans among your Saef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saef lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Saef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Saef in 1973 was 64, and 65 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saef

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saef 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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