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Sefley Family History

Sefley 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: Seeley, Selley, Hefley, Pefley, Safley, Sealey, Seley, Seller, Henley

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Where is the Sefley family from?

You can see how Sefley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sefley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Sefley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Sefley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Sefley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sefley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sefley 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 86 census records available for the last name Sefley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sefley 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sefley. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sefley. For the veterans among your Sefley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sefley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sefley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sefley

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