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Severns Family History

Severns Name Meaning

English (Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire): variant of Severn with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Severs, Evens, Severy, Stevers, Devers, Bevens, Severn, Emens, Skeans

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Where is the Severns family from?

You can see how Severns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Severns family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Severns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Severns families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 64% of all the recorded Severns's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Severns families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Severns surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Severns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Severns. 21% of Severns men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Severns women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Severns were Carpenter and 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
    21%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Severns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Severns 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Severns. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Severns. For the veterans among your Severns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Severns lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Severns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Severns in 1953 was 31, and 82 in 2004.

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