Severtsen Family History

Severtsen Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Sivertsen, Severtson, Syvertsen, Evertsen, Severson, Sivertson, Syvertson, Severin, Leverton, Severn

2,000 record(s) for Severtsen

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
52	Military Records
275	Immigration Records
505	Census and Voter Lists
460	Member Trees

Where is the Severtsen family from?

You can see how Severtsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Severtsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Severtsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Severtsen families living in Iowa. This was about 56% of all the recorded Severtsen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Severtsen families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Severtsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Severtsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Severtsen. 50% of Severtsen men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Severtsen women worked as a Housekeeper.

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

Fisherman

50%

Laborer

50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housekeeper

100%

What Severtsen family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 505 census records available for the last name Severtsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Severtsen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 275 immigration records available for the last name Severtsen. 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.

Military Records

There are 52 military records available for the last name Severtsen. For the veterans among your Severtsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Severtsen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Severtsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Severtsen in 1967 was 89, and 86 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Severtsen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.