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Severy Family History

Severy Name Meaning

English (Surrey): variant of Savory .

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


Similar surnames: Savery, Severs, Bever, Seely, Devery, Sever, Severt, Devers, Seger

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Where is the Severy family from?

You can see how Severy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Severy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Severy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Severy families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Severy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Severy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Severy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Severy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lighterman Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Severy. 100% of Severy men worked as a Lighterman Heavy Worker and 100% of Severy 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lighterman Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Severy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Severy 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Severy. 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 609 military records available for the last name Severy. For the veterans among your Severy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Severy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Severy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Severy in 1963 was 54, and 69 in 2004.

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