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Seffon Family History

Seffon 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: Sefton, Seaton, Seddon, Sexton, Efron, Geffen, Sermon, Lefton, Setton

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Where is the Seffon family from?

You can see how Seffon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seffon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Seffon families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Seffon families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seffon's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Seffon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Seffon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seffon 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Seffon. 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 5 military records available for the last name Seffon. For the veterans among your Seffon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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