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Sevold Family History

Sevold 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: Sebold, Fevold, Herold, Sebald, Devol, Evola, Tenold, Gerold, Seibold

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Where is the Sevold family from?

You can see how Sevold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevold family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sevold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Sevold families living in Hampshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Sevold's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Sevold families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sevold 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 Sevold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sevold. 34% of Sevold men worked as a Farming and 100% of Sevold women worked as a Housewife.

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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 1940

  • Farming
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Operator
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Sevold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 689 census records available for the last name Sevold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevold 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Sevold. 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 145 military records available for the last name Sevold. For the veterans among your Sevold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevold lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Sevold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sevold in 1963 was 78, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sevold 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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