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Severt Family History

Severt Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Sievert.

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


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Where is the Severt family from?

You can see how Severt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Severt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Severt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 27 Severt families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Severt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Severt families in 1911.
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What did your Severt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Severt. 75% of Severt 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Severt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Severt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Severt 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Severt. 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 806 military records available for the last name Severt. For the veterans among your Severt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Severt lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Severt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Severt in 1945 was 34, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Severt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Severt 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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