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Saffire Family History

Saffire 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, Safford, Safir, Saffle, Squire, Spire, Savoie, Safar

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Where is the Saffire family from?

You can see how Saffire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffire family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Saffire families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Saffire family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Saffire's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Saffire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saffire 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 Saffire ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Saffire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Saffire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffire 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Saffire. 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 Saffire. For the veterans among your Saffire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saffire lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Saffire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Saffire in 1974 was 75, and 70 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saffire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saffire 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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