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Sevian Family History

Sevian 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: Sevin, Savin, Selman, Levin, Nevin, Severn, Devin, Yerian, Devan

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Where is the Sevian family from?

You can see how Sevian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevian family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sevian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Sevian families living in Alabama. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sevian's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Sevian families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Sevian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevian 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Sevian. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sevian. For the veterans among your Sevian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevian lifespan?

Between 1944 and 1999, in the United States, Sevian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sevian in 1944 was 49, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sevian 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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