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Sevall Family History

Sevall Name 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: Devall, Segall, Sewall, Sell, Seal, Sevilla, Sewell, Duvall, Sealy

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Where is the Sevall family from?

You can see how Sevall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevall family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sevall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sevall family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sevall's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Sevall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sevall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sevall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sevall. 56% of Sevall men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sevall women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Sevall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevall 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Sevall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 62 military records available for the last name Sevall. For the veterans among your Sevall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevall lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Sevall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sevall in 1968 was 37, and 94 in 2004.

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