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Saffoon Family History

Saffoon 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: Laffoon, Safford, Saffo, Saffold, Saffran, Sassoon, Daffron, Lafoon

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Where is the Saffoon family from?

You can see how Saffoon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffoon family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Saffoon families living in Virginia. This was about 79% of all the recorded Saffoon's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Saffoon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saffoon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Saffoon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffoon 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Saffoon. 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 5 military records available for the last name Saffoon. For the veterans among your Saffoon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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