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Sevey Family History

Sevey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sevy and Seavey unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sevey family from?

You can see how Sevey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sevey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Sevey families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Sevey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sevey families in 1891.
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What did your Sevey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sevey. 100% of Sevey 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Sevey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevey 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Sevey. 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 715 military records available for the last name Sevey. For the veterans among your Sevey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevey lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Sevey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sevey in 1950 was 28, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sevey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sevey 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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