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Severman Family History

Severman 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: Everman, Severin, Severn, Sherman, Seggerman, Lederman, Hoverman

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Where is the Severman family from?

You can see how Severman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Severman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Severman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Severman families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Severman's in USA. California had the highest population of Severman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Severman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Severman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Severman 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Severman. 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 13 military records available for the last name Severman. For the veterans among your Severman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Severman lifespan?

Average Severman life expectancy in 1987 was 39 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Severman 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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