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Severs Family History

Severs Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Sever with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. Dutch: variant of Sievers.

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


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Where is the Severs family from?

You can see how Severs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Severs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Severs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 255 Severs families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Severs's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Severs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Severs 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 Severs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Severs. 50% of Severs men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 78% of Severs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Severs were Diesel Excavator Operator and Unpaid Household 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

  • Horseman On Farm
    50%
  • Diesel Excavator Operator
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Severs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Severs 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Severs. 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 Severs. For the veterans among your Severs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Severs lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Severs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Severs in 1953 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Severs 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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