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Sevoy Family History

Sevoy 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: Devoy, Secoy, Sevy, Evoy, Sevey, Savoy, Leroy, Seno, Levy, Mcevoy

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Where is the Sevoy family from?

You can see how Sevoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevoy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sevoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sevoy family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sevoy's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sevoy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sevoy 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 Sevoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sevoy. 100% of Sevoy men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sevoy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Sevoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevoy 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Sevoy. 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 67 military records available for the last name Sevoy. For the veterans among your Sevoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevoy lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1984, in the United States, Sevoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sevoy in 1956 was 46, and 69 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sevoy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sevoy 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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