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Sevin Family History

Sevin Name Meaning

German: topographic name from a dialect term for a kind of juniper (Juniperus sabina). French: from the personal name Sevin a vernacular form of Savin (see Sabin ).

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


Similar surnames: Selin, Levin, Stein, Dein, Devi, Nevin, Shein, Even, Senn, Wein

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Where is the Sevin family from?

You can see how Sevin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sevin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Sevin families living in Quebec. This was about 56% of all the recorded Sevin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sevin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sevin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sevin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sevin. 22% of Sevin men worked as a Salesman and 13% of Sevin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sevin were Carpenter and Housework. .

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Housework
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sevin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevin 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Sevin. 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 754 military records available for the last name Sevin. For the veterans among your Sevin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevin lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Sevin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sevin in 1945 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

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