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Sevel Family History

Sevel 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: Savel, Sever, Revel, Level, Segel, Seel, Sekel, Nevel, Semel, Sevey

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Where is the Sevel family from?

You can see how Sevel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sevel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Sevel families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sevel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sevel families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sevel 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 Sevel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sevel. 100% of Sevel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sevel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Sevel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevel 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Sevel. 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 199 military records available for the last name Sevel. For the veterans among your Sevel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Sevel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sevel in 1963 was 81, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sevel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sevel 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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