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Sevals Family History

Sevals 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: Seals, Seal, Savas, Sears, Sealy, Segale, Sebald, Neals, Devall

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Where is the Sevals family from?

You can see how Sevals families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevals family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sevals families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Sevals families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Sevals's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sevals families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sevals 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 Sevals ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sevals. 100% of Sevals men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Sevals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevals 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sevals. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sevals. For the veterans among your Sevals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevals lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Sevals life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sevals in 1968 was 80, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sevals 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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