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Sevilla Family History

Sevilla Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from the city of Seville (Sevilla in Spanish) the capital of Andalusia in southwestern Spain. The city is extremely ancient having reputedly been founded by the Phoenicians. The origin of the name is obscure presumably Phoenician. It is first recorded in the Latin form Hispalis which was adopted in Arabic as Isbilia and thence into early Spanish as Sibilia now Sevilla.

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

Similar surnames: Revilla, Villa, Deville, Neville, Sicilia, Melillo, Saville, Sella

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Where is the Sevilla family from?

You can see how Sevilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevilla family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sevilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sevilla families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sevilla's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sevilla families in 1891.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Laborer
34%
Lemon Picker
25%
Carpintero
10%
Labor
10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Seamstress
100%

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Passenger Lists
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Draft Cards
There are 796 military records available for the last name Sevilla. For the veterans among your Sevilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sevilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevilla 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Sevilla. 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 796 military records available for the last name Sevilla. For the veterans among your Sevilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevilla lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Sevilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Sevilla in 1942 was 32, and 72 in 2004.

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