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Sevlt Family History

Sevlt 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: Sell, Seal, Selle, Sella, Belt, Sealy, Sever, Seil, Salt, Felt

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Where is the Sevlt family from?

You can see how Sevlt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevlt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Sevlt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sevlt families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sevlt's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sevlt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sevlt 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 46 census records available for the last name Sevlt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevlt 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sevlt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sevlt. For the veterans among your Sevlt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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