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Sevigne Family History

Sevigne 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: Sevigny, Devine, Lavigne, Sevin, Levine, Seigle, Seville, Sovine

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Where is the Sevigne family from?

You can see how Sevigne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevigne family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sevigne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 40 Sevigne families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Sevigne's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sevigne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sevigne 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 Sevigne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sevigne. 100% of Sevigne men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sevigne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Sevigne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevigne 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Sevigne. 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 41 military records available for the last name Sevigne. For the veterans among your Sevigne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevigne lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Sevigne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sevigne in 1965 was 74, and 59 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sevigne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sevigne 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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