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Saffray Family History

Saffray 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: Saffran, Safran, Caffrey, Sarah, Safar, Jeffrey, Santry, Gaffney

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Where is the Saffray family from?

You can see how Saffray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saffray family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Saffray families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Saffray families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Saffray's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Saffray families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Saffray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saffray 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Saffray. 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 10 military records available for the last name Saffray. For the veterans among your Saffray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saffray

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