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Sevening Family History

Sevening 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: Severin, Seering, Severino, Levering, Seeling, Severini, Henning

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Where is the Sevening family from?

You can see how Sevening families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevening family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sevening families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Sevening families living in California. This was about 63% of all the recorded Sevening's in USA. California had the highest population of Sevening families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sevening surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sevening ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sevening. 100% of Sevening men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Sevening. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevening 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Sevening. 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 116 military records available for the last name Sevening. For the veterans among your Sevening ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevening lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Sevening life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sevening in 1962 was 72, and 82 in 2002.

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