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Severt Family History

Severt Name Meaning

North German: variant of Sievert .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sever, Evert, Sievert, Bever, Seyer, Sivers, Severs, Severy, Seifert

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Where is the Severt family from?

You can see how Severt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Severt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Severt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Severt families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Severt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Severt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Severt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Severt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Severt. 100% of Severt 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Severt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Severt 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Severt. 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 806 military records available for the last name Severt. For the veterans among your Severt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Severt lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Severt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Severt in 1945 was 34, and 77 in 2004.

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