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Sev Family History

Sev 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: See, Sem, Sen, Seo, Lev, Sek, Sevy, Sea, Son, Shi

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Where is the Sev family from?

You can see how Sev families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sev family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sev family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sev's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Sev families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sev surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Sev. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sev 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Sev. 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 24 military records available for the last name Sev. For the veterans among your Sev ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sev lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sev 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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