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Saffier Family History

Saffier 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, Safier, Jaffer, Gaffner, Haffer, Safir, Saucier, Shaffer

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Where is the Saffier family from?

You can see how Saffier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Saffier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Saffier family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Saffier's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Saffier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saffier 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 Saffier ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Saffier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Saffier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffier 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Saffier. 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 21 military records available for the last name Saffier. For the veterans among your Saffier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saffier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Saffier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Saffier in 1966 was 66, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saffier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saffier 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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