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Severus Family History

Severus 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: Severs, Severns, Severin, Severo, Severn, Severe, Evers, Nevers

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Where is the Severus family from?

You can see how Severus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Severus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Severus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Severus family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Severus's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Severus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Severus 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 Severus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Severus. 60% of Severus 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Severus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Severus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Severus 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Severus. 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 302 military records available for the last name Severus. For the veterans among your Severus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Severus lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Severus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Severus in 1982 was 64, and 95 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Severus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Severus 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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