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Severa Family History

Severa Surname Meaning

Czech: from the Latin personal name Severus (see Severe).

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


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Where is the Severa family from?

You can see how Severa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Severa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Severa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Severa families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Severa's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Severa families in 1911.
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What did your Severa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Severa. 47% of Severa men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Severa women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Severa were Butcher and New Worker.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Butcher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    40%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%

What Severa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Severa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Severa 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 482 immigration records available for the last name Severa. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Severa. For the veterans among your Severa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Severa lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Severa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Severa in 1952 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Severa 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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