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Sanseverino Family History

Sanseverino 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: San Severino, Saverino, Severino, Severin, Severini, Savarino

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Where is the Sanseverino family from?

You can see how Sanseverino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanseverino family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Sanseverino families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Sanseverino's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sanseverino families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanseverino 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 Sanseverino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sanseverino. 46% of Sanseverino men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Sanseverino women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sanseverino were Bus Boy and Machine Cutter.

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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
    46%
  • Chaffeur
    14%
  • Helper
    14%
  • Bus Boy
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    60%
  • Machine Cutter
    40%

What Sanseverino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Sanseverino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanseverino 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 593 immigration records available for the last name Sanseverino. 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 326 military records available for the last name Sanseverino. For the veterans among your Sanseverino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanseverino lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sanseverino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sanseverino in 1959 was 34, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanseverino 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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