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Sevey Name Meaning

English: variant of Sevy and Seavey unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Pevey, Seavey, Saley, Sesay, Sebby, Soley, Lavey, Sobey, Bovey, Hevey

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Where is the Sevey family from?

You can see how Sevey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sevey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Sevey families living in Manitoba. This was about 31% of all the recorded Sevey's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Sevey families in 1911.
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What did your Sevey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sevey. 24% of Sevey men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Sevey women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sevey were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sevey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevey 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Sevey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 715 military records available for the last name Sevey. For the veterans among your Sevey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevey lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Sevey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sevey in 1950 was 28, and 68 in 2004.

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