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Sevy Family History

Sevy Surname Meaning

English: variant of Seavy and Sevey unexplained. French (Sévy): habitational name from a place so named in Yonne.

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


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Where is the Sevy family from?

You can see how Sevy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sevy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Sevy families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sevy's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sevy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sevy 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 Sevy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sevy. 21% of Sevy men worked as a Salesman and 29% of Sevy women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sevy were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%

What Sevy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sevy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevy 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Sevy. 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 801 military records available for the last name Sevy. For the veterans among your Sevy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sevy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sevy in 1955 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sevy 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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