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Sevage Family History

Sevage 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: Savage, Selvage, Severe, Sage, Delage, Segale, Serge, Sauvage, Lepage

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Where is the Sevage family from?

You can see how Sevage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevage family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sevage families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Sevage families living in Suffolk. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sevage's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Sevage families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sevage 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 Sevage ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Sevage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Sevage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevage 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Sevage. 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 26 military records available for the last name Sevage. For the veterans among your Sevage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevage lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Sevage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sevage in 1978 was 91, and 85 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sevage

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sevage 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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