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Safonte Family History

Safonte 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: Sante, Fonte, Bamonte, Laconte, Labonte, Aponte, Sapone, Lafont

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What did your Safonte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Safonte. 100% of Safonte men worked as a Butcher.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Butcher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Safonte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Safonte 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Safonte. 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 23 military records available for the last name Safonte. For the veterans among your Safonte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Safonte lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Safonte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Safonte in 1955 was 57, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Safonte 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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