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Sevar Family History

Sevar 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: Sever, Segar, Semar, Sear, Levar, Sedar, Bear, Lever, Dear, Seward

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Where is the Sevar family from?

You can see how Sevar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sevar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sevar family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sevar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sevar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sevar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sevar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Actor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sevar. 100% of Sevar men worked as an Actor. .

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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

  • Actor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Sevar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevar 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Sevar. 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 97 military records available for the last name Sevar. For the veterans among your Sevar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sevar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sevar in 1963 was 60, and 44 in 2003.

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