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Severtson Name Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian and Danish Sivertsen or of the Swedish cognate Sivertsson. Compare Severson and Sivertson .

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


Similar surnames: Severson, Siverson, Sivertson, Syvertson, Ouverson, Peterson

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Where is the Severtson family from?

You can see how Severtson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Severtson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Severtson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Severtson families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Severtson's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Severtson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Severtson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Severtson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Severtson. 72% of Severtson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Severtson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Severtson 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Severtson. 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 735 military records available for the last name Severtson. For the veterans among your Severtson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Severtson lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Severtson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Severtson in 1952 was 39, and 62 in 2004.

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