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Sevy Family History

Sevy Name Meaning

English: variant of Seavy and Sevey unexplained. French (Sévy): habitational name from a place so named in Yonne.

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


Similar surnames: Sens, Bey, Sava, Seck, Sem, Seda, Steve, Fey, Seal, Levy

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Where is the Sevy family from?

You can see how Sevy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sevy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 78 Sevy families living in London. This was about 72% of all the recorded Sevy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sevy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sevy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sevy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sevy. 100% of Sevy 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Sevy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevy 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Sevy. 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 801 military records available for the last name Sevy. For the veterans among your Sevy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sevy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sevy in 1955 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

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