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Seviss Family History

Seviss 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: Seiss, Serviss, Weiss, Levis, Heiss, Reiss, Bevis, Levins, Deiss

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Where is the Seviss family from?

You can see how Seviss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seviss family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Seviss families were found in USA in 1880, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Seviss family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seviss's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Seviss families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seviss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Seviss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seviss 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Seviss. 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 4 military records available for the last name Seviss. For the veterans among your Seviss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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