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Sevell Family History

Sevell 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: Sewell, Levell, Revell, Savell, Jewell, Gesell, Sell, Savel, Sevilla

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Where is the Sevell family from?

You can see how Sevell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sevell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sevell family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sevell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sevell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sevell 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 Sevell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sevell. 100% of Sevell 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%

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Census Records

There are 670 census records available for the last name Sevell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevell 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 Sevell. 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 85 military records available for the last name Sevell. For the veterans among your Sevell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sevell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sevell in 1963 was 37, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sevell 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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