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Sevear Family History

Sevear 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: Sever, Lever, Severo, Severn, Severe, Rosevear, Seaver, Spear, Suver

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Where is the Sevear family from?

You can see how Sevear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevear family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sevear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sevear family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sevear's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sevear families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sevear 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 88 census records available for the last name Sevear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevear 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sevear. 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 15 military records available for the last name Sevear. For the veterans among your Sevear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevear lifespan?

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