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Sevison Family History

Sevison 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: Stevison, Levison, Sison, Lewison, Nerison, Denison, Emison, Severson

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Where is the Sevison family from?

You can see how Sevison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sevison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Sevison families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sevison's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sevison families in 1911.
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What did your Sevison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sevison. 46% of Sevison men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sevison women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Sevison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sevison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevison 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Sevison. 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 109 military records available for the last name Sevison. For the veterans among your Sevison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevison lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Sevison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sevison in 1962 was 66, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sevison 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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