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Sevelen Family History

Sevelen 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: Seelen, Severin, Seeley, Severn, Severe, Sellen, Evelyn, Peveler

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Where is the Sevelen family from?

You can see how Sevelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevelen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Sevelen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Sevelen family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sevelen's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Sevelen families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Sevelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevelen 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 Sevelen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sevelen. For the veterans among your Sevelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevelen lifespan?

Average Sevelen life expectancy in 1976 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sevelen 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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