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Sevis Family History

Sevis 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: Levis, Bevis, Sevin, Revis, Nevis, Servis, Tevis, Reis, Lewis, Melis

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Where is the Sevis family from?

You can see how Sevis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sevis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Sevis families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sevis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sevis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sevis 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 Sevis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sevis. 100% of Sevis 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%

What Sevis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Sevis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevis 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Sevis. 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 56 military records available for the last name Sevis. For the veterans among your Sevis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1985, in the United States, Sevis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sevis in 1964 was 59, and 83 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sevis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sevis 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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