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Sevigney Family History

Sevigney 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: Sevigny, Devinney, Deviney, Sidney, Devine, Eigner, Devaney, Seiger

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Where is the Sevigney family from?

You can see how Sevigney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sevigney family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sevigney families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Sevigney families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sevigney's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Sevigney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sevigney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sevigney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sevigney. 60% of Sevigney men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%
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Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Sevigney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sevigney 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Sevigney. 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 110 military records available for the last name Sevigney. For the veterans among your Sevigney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sevigney lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sevigney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sevigney in 1967 was 85, and 80 in 2004.

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