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Lovelass Family History

Lovelass 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: Loveless, Lovelace, Lovelady, Loveland, Lovely, Loveday, Lovera

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Where is the Lovelass family from?

You can see how Lovelass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lovelass family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lovelass families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Lovelass families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lovelass's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lovelass families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lovelass surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lovelass ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lovelass. 27% of Lovelass men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Lovelass women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lovelass were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Stenographer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lovelass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lovelass 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Lovelass. 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 207 military records available for the last name Lovelass. For the veterans among your Lovelass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lovelass lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Lovelass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Lovelass in 1955 was 50, and 87 in 2003.

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