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Saffey Family History

Saffey 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: Saffer, Gaffey, Laffey, Safley, Caffey, Saffel, Haffey, Sankey

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Where is the Saffey family from?

You can see how Saffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Saffey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Saffey families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Saffey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Saffey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saffey 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 Saffey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saffey. 100% of Saffey women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Saffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffey 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Saffey. 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 17 military records available for the last name Saffey. For the veterans among your Saffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saffey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saffey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saffey

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