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Seveght Family History

Seveght 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: Severt, Seright, Severin, Severo, Severn, Severe, Slight, Specht

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Where is the Seveght family from?

You can see how Seveght families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seveght family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Seveght families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seveght's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Seveght families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Seveght. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seveght 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Seveght. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Seveght. For the veterans among your Seveght ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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