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Lovet Family History

Lovet 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: Love, Lovett, Loven, Lover, Lovel, Hovet, Over, Loge, Lott, Lever

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Where is the Lovet family from?

You can see how Lovet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lovet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lovet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Lovet families living in South Carolina. This was about 25% of all the recorded Lovet's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Lovet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lovet 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 Lovet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lovet. 34% of Lovet men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Lovet women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lovet were Painter and Labor. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Labor
    23%
  • Painter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    60%
  • Labor
    40%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lovet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lovet 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Lovet. 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 352 military records available for the last name Lovet. For the veterans among your Lovet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lovet lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Lovet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lovet in 1974 was 82, and 90 in 1998.

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