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Sefman Family History

Sefman 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: Selman, Seaman, Seman, Seeman, German, Safran, Yeoman, Sloman, Berman

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Where is the Sefman family from?

You can see how Sefman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sefman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sefman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Sefman family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sefman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sefman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sefman 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 58 census records available for the last name Sefman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sefman 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Sefman. 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 Sefman. For the veterans among your Sefman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sefman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Sefman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sefman in 1971 was 30, and 84 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sefman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sefman 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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