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Severinsen Family History

Severinsen 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: Severin, Sivertsen, Evensen, Severson, Severance, Severino, Severtson

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Where is the Severinsen family from?

You can see how Severinsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Severinsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Severinsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Severinsen families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Severinsen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Severinsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Severinsen 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 Severinsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Severinsen. 72% of Severinsen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Severinsen women worked as a Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Severinsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 866 census records available for the last name Severinsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Severinsen 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 828 immigration records available for the last name Severinsen. 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 92 military records available for the last name Severinsen. For the veterans among your Severinsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Severinsen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Severinsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Severinsen in 1966 was 69, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Severinsen 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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