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Sevan Family History

Sevan 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: Devan, Selan, Evan, Seman, Levan, Sevin, Bevan, Segan, Bean, Shan

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Where is the Sevan family from?

You can see how Sevan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sevan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Sevan families living in New Brunswick. This was about 29% of all the recorded Sevan's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Sevan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sevan 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 Sevan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sevan. 27% of Sevan men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Sevan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sevan were Foreman and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Foreman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Garment Fety
    18%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sevan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevan 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Sevan. 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 274 military records available for the last name Sevan. For the veterans among your Sevan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Sevan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Sevan in 1966 was 78, and 66 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sevan 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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