Origins of the Sever surname
About the Severs
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Interesting facts about Sever
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Sever surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
What are the most common Sever first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Severs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Severs in 1921
Laundress
5
House Keeper
4
Annuitant
3
Living On Own Means
3
Cotton Weaver
2
Common male occupations for Severs in 1921
Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations
5
Cotton Twister
4
Farmer's Son
4
Railway Clerk
4
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
4
