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Saffley Family History

Saffley 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: Saufley, Safley, Saffle, Gaffney, Saffer, Salley, Gaffey, Laffey

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Where is the Saffley family from?

You can see how Saffley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Saffley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Saffley families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Saffley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Saffley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Saffley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffley 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 Saffley. 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 49 military records available for the last name Saffley. For the veterans among your Saffley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saffley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Saffley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Saffley in 1969 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saffley 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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