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Sevyer Family History

Sevyer 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, Seyer, Sevier, Sayer, Seller, Lever, Meyer, Setter, Heyer

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Where is the Sevyer family from?

You can see how Sevyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevyer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sevyer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Sevyer families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Sevyer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sevyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sevyer 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 Sevyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shirt Machinist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sevyer. 50% of Sevyer women worked as a Shirt Machinist.

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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

  • Shirt Machinist
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Sevyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Sevyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevyer 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Sevyer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sevyer. For the veterans among your Sevyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevyer lifespan?

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