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Sevra Family History

Sevra 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: Serra, Sera, Severa, Seda, Senna, Severo, Severn, Severe, Bera, Sella

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Where is the Sevra family from?

You can see how Sevra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sevra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Sevra families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Sevra's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sevra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sevra 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 Sevra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sevra. 100% of Sevra 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 Sevra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Sevra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevra 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Sevra. 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 73 military records available for the last name Sevra. For the veterans among your Sevra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevra lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sevra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sevra in 1962 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sevra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sevra 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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