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Sefter Family History

Sefter 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: Setter, Hefter, Senter, Sester, Seiter, Selter, Septer, Peter, Seller

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Where is the Sefter family from?

You can see how Sefter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sefter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sefter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Sefter families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sefter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sefter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sefter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sefter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stock Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sefter. 100% of Sefter women worked as a Stock Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stock Clerk
    100%

What Sefter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Sefter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sefter 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Sefter. 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 14 military records available for the last name Sefter. For the veterans among your Sefter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sefter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sefter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sefter in 1964 was 89, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sefter 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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