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Sevir Family History

Sevir 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: Sever, Sevier, Sevin, Lever, Savin, Levin, Weir, Nevin, Severo

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Where is the Sevir family from?

You can see how Sevir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevir family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sevir families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Sevir family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sevir's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sevir families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Sevir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevir 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Sevir. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sevir. For the veterans among your Sevir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevir lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Sevir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sevir in 1982 was 63, and 97 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sevir 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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