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Sansevere Family History

Sansevere 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: Severe, Van Every, Gansemer, Santerre, Vandever, Sandefer, Revere

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Where is the Sansevere family from?

You can see how Sansevere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sansevere family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sansevere families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Sansevere families living in Somerset. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sansevere's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Sansevere families in 1891.
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What did your Sansevere ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Trucking
    100%

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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Sansevere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sansevere 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Sansevere. 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 56 military records available for the last name Sansevere. For the veterans among your Sansevere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sansevere lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sansevere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sansevere in 1965 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sansevere 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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