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Seveney Family History

Seveney 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: Seeney, Deveney, Seeley, Devaney, Levene, Severe, Coveney, Feeney

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Where is the Seveney family from?

You can see how Seveney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seveney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Seveney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Seveney families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Seveney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Seveney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seveney 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 Seveney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Seveney. 100% of Seveney men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Seveney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Seveney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seveney 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Seveney. 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 148 military records available for the last name Seveney. For the veterans among your Seveney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seveney lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Seveney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Seveney in 1962 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seveney 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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