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Sevener Family History

Sevener Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hevener, Stevener, Levene, Severe, Sever, Serene, Seiner, Seeger

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Where is the Sevener family from?

You can see how Sevener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevener family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sevener families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Sevener families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sevener's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sevener families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sevener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sevener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sevener. 28% of Sevener men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Sevener women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Medical Doctor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Sevener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sevener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevener 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Sevener. 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 85 military records available for the last name Sevener. For the veterans among your Sevener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevener lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sevener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sevener in 1963 was 69, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sevener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sevener ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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