Sevilla Family History

Sevilla Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from the city of Seville (Sevilla in Spanish), the capital of Andalusia in southwestern Spain. The city is extremely ancient, having reputedly been founded by the Phoenicians.

The origin of the name is obscure, presumably Phoenician. It is first recorded in the Latin form Hispalis, which was adopted in Arabic as Isbilia, and thence into early Spanish as Sibilia, now Sevilla.

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

Similar surnames: Revilla, Villa, Deville, Neville, Sicilia, Melillo, Saville, Sella, Bevill, Keville

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796	Military Records
4K	Immigration Records
4K	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Sevilla family from?

You can see how Sevilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevilla family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sevilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sevilla family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Sevilla's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sevilla families in 1911.

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What did your Sevilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sevilla. 34% of Sevilla men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sevilla women worked as a Seamstress.

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Laborer

34%

lemon picker

25%

carpintero

10%

Labor

10%

Seamstress

100%

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Census Record

There are 4K census records available for the last name Sevilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevilla census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 4K immigration records available for the last name Sevilla. 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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Military Records

There are 796 military records available for the last name Sevilla. For the veterans among your Sevilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevilla lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Sevilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Sevilla in 1942 was 32, and 72 in 2004.

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Sevilla Surname Meaning

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

Where is the Sevilla family from?

What did your Sevilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sevilla. 34% of Sevilla men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sevilla women worked as a Seamstress.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

34%

lemon picker

25%

carpintero

10%

Labor

10%

Seamstress

100%

What Sevilla family records will you find?

What is the average Sevilla lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Sevilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Sevilla in 1942 was 32, and 72 in 2004.

Sevilla Family History

Sevilla Surname Meaning

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122,000 record(s) for Sevilla

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Where is the Sevilla family from?

What did your Sevilla ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Sevilla family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Sevilla family history

What is the average Sevilla lifespan?

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