This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Sevits family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Sevits Family History

Sevits Surname Meaning

Variant of Zavitz a surname of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Sevits family from?

You can see how Sevits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevits family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sevits families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Sevits families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sevits's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sevits families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sevits surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Sevits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sevits. 60% of Sevits men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sevits women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sevits were Clerk and Housework.

View Census Data for Sevits | 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.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Attendant
    10%
  • Auto Mechanic
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Sevits family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sevits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevits census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Sevits

Passenger Lists

There are 41 immigration records available for the last name Sevits. 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.

View all Sevits immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 164 military records available for the last name Sevits. For the veterans among your Sevits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Sevits military records

You've only scratched the surface of Sevits family history

Discover More

What is the average Sevits lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sevits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sevits in 1953 was 46, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sevits

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sevits 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sevits family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial