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Saftig Family History

Saftig 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: Satin, Sittig, Hartig, Sartin, Santi, Safir, Attig, Safi, Altig

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Where is the Saftig family from?

You can see how Saftig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saftig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Saftig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Saftig families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Saftig's in USA. California had the highest population of Saftig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saftig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Saftig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Saftig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saftig 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Saftig. 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 73 military records available for the last name Saftig. For the veterans among your Saftig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saftig lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Saftig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Saftig in 1957 was 61, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saftig 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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