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Severson Name Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian and Danish Sivertsen or of any of its cognates such as Norwegian Syvertsen the very rare Norwegian and Danish Siversen and Swedish Sivertsson. Compare Severtson and Siverson . In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of North German Sievertsen (see Siverson ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Severtson, Siverson, Peterson, Ouverson, Person, Severin, Segerson

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Where is the Severson family from?

You can see how Severson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Severson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Severson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Severson families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Severson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Severson families in 1891.
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What did your Severson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Severson. 100% of Severson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Passenger Lists

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There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Severson. For the veterans among your Severson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Severson lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Severson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Severson in 1943 was 22, and 77 in 2004.

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