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Searfos Family History

Searfos 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: Searfoss, Sears, Scarfo, Searson, Searls, Searles, Seaton, Baros

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Where is the Searfos family from?

You can see how Searfos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Searfos family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Searfos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Searfos family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Searfos's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Searfos families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Searfos 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 190 census records available for the last name Searfos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Searfos 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Searfos. 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 31 military records available for the last name Searfos. For the veterans among your Searfos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Searfos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Searfos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Searfos in 1963 was 76, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Searfos 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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