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Sevestre Family History

Sevestre 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: Severe, Silvestre, Sylvestre, Revere, Severo, Severn, Mestre, Ventre

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Where is the Sevestre family from?

You can see how Sevestre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevestre family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sevestre families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Sevestre families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sevestre's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sevestre families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sevestre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sevestre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sevestre. 100% of Sevestre 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 328 census records available for the last name Sevestre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevestre 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Sevestre. 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 40 military records available for the last name Sevestre. For the veterans among your Sevestre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevestre lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Sevestre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sevestre in 1973 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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