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Sefler Family History

Sefler 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: Seller, Semler, Seiler, Segler, Seyler, Sedler, Lefler, Sesler

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Where is the Sefler family from?

You can see how Sefler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sefler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sefler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sefler family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sefler's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Sefler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sefler 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 343 census records available for the last name Sefler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sefler 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Sefler. 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 46 military records available for the last name Sefler. For the veterans among your Sefler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sefler lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2002, in the United States, Sefler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sefler in 1948 was 40, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sefler 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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