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Severns Family History

Severns Surname Meaning

English (Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire): variant of Severn with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Severns family from?

You can see how Severns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Severns family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Severns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Severns families living in Yorkshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Severns's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Severns families in 1891.
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What did your Severns ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Severns. 100% of Severns men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Severns 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    10%
  • Unpaid Domes Duties
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Severns family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Severns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Severns 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Severns. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Severns. For the veterans among your Severns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Severns lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Severns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Severns in 1953 was 31, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Severns

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Severns 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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