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Sevann Family History

Sevann 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: Severn, Levant, Devan, Selan, Savant, Demann, Seemann, Spann, Evan

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Where is the Sevann family from?

You can see how Sevann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sevann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sevann family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sevann's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Sevann families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Sevann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevann 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Sevann. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sevann. For the veterans among your Sevann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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