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Severance Family History

Severance Name Meaning

Altered form by folk etymology of German Severens a derivative of the Latin personal name Severinus (see Severin ).

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


Similar surnames: Severin, Severino, Severe, Severa, Severn, France, Surace, Leverenz

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Where is the Severance family from?

You can see how Severance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Severance family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Severance families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 31 Severance families living in New Hampshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Severance's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Severance families in 1840.
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What did your Severance ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Severance. 17% of Severance men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Severance women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Severance were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Teacher
    10%
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What Severance family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Severance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Severance 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Severance. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Severance. For the veterans among your Severance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Severance lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Severance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Severance in 1940 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

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