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Saffir Family History

Saffir Surname Meaning

see Safir. see Safir.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Saffir family from?

You can see how Saffir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffir family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Saffir families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Saffir families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Saffir's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Saffir families in 1891.
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What did your Saffir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Pairer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saffir. 50% of Saffir men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Saffir women worked as a Pairer.

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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
    50%
  • Manufacturer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Pairer
    100%

What Saffir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Saffir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffir 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Saffir. 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 132 military records available for the last name Saffir. For the veterans among your Saffir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saffir lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Saffir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Saffir in 1962 was 73, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saffir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saffir 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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