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Sarafiny Family History

Sarafiny 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: Sarafin, Serafin, Sarazin, Sarafian, Serafino, Serafini, Sarasin

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Where is the Sarafiny family from?

You can see how Sarafiny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarafiny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sarafiny family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarafiny's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sarafiny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarafiny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sarafiny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Sarafiny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarafiny 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 Sarafiny. 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 35 military records available for the last name Sarafiny. For the veterans among your Sarafiny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarafiny lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Sarafiny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sarafiny in 1973 was 66, and 70 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarafiny 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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