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Saffan Family History

Saffan 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: Safran, Safian, Saffran, Laffan, Safar, Sagan, Salman, Raffa, Farfan

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Where is the Saffan family from?

You can see how Saffan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Saffan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Saffan families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Saffan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Saffan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saffan 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 Saffan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cashier
    100%

What Saffan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Saffan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffan 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Saffan. 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 29 military records available for the last name Saffan. For the veterans among your Saffan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saffan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Saffan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Saffan in 1972 was 65, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saffan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saffan 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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