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Sevelle Family History

Sevelle 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: Revelle, Seville, Savelle, Deville, Lavelle, Sevilla, Sewell, Severe

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Where is the Sevelle family from?

You can see how Sevelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sevelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sevelle families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sevelle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sevelle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sevelle 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 Sevelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sevelle. 100% of Sevelle 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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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Sevelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevelle 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Sevelle. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sevelle. For the veterans among your Sevelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevelle lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Sevelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sevelle in 1972 was 69, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sevelle 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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