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Sevay Family History

Sevay 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: Levay, Senay, Sevy, Sesay, Sevey, Seay, Say, Seda, Seal, Demay

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Where is the Sevay family from?

You can see how Sevay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevay family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sevay families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Sevay family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sevay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sevay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sevay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Sevay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevay 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sevay. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sevay. For the veterans among your Sevay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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