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Sevil Family History

Sevil 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: Seil, Sevin, Nevil, Bevil, Savin, Peil, Sell, Keil, Savel, Seal

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Where is the Sevil family from?

You can see how Sevil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sevil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Sevil families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sevil's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sevil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sevil 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 Sevil ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sevil. 100% of Sevil 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Sevil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevil 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Sevil. 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 40 military records available for the last name Sevil. For the veterans among your Sevil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevil lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1979, in the United States, Sevil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sevil in 1966 was 90, and 62 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sevil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sevil 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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