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Severtson Family History

Severtson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian and Danish Sivertsen or of the Swedish cognate Sivertsson.

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


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Where is the Severtson family from?

You can see how Severtson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Severtson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Severtson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Severtson families living in Glamorgan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Severtson's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Severtson families in 1891.
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What did your Severtson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Severtson. 32% of Severtson men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Severtson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Severtson were Mechanic and Saleslady.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Servant
    17%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%

What Severtson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Severtson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Severtson 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Severtson. 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 735 military records available for the last name Severtson. For the veterans among your Severtson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Severtson lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Severtson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Severtson in 1952 was 39, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Severtson 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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