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Severy Family History

Severy Surname Meaning

English (Surrey): variant of Savory.

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


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Where is the Severy family from?

You can see how Severy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Severy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Severy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Severy families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Severy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Severy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Severy 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 Severy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Severy. 25% of Severy men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Severy women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Severy were Manager and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%

What Severy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Severy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Severy 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Severy. 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 609 military records available for the last name Severy. For the veterans among your Severy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Severy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Severy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Severy in 1963 was 54, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Severy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Severy 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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