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Seivell Family History

Seivell 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: Seidell, Sewell, Wivell, Shively, Snively, Seidel, Levell, Servello

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Where is the Seivell family from?

You can see how Seivell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seivell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Seivell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Seivell family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Seivell's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Seivell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Seivell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seivell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Seivell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Seivell. For the veterans among your Seivell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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