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Lovi Family History

Lovi 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, Lodi, Loui, Loi, Lovik, Lori, Levi, Lovin, Lovig, Li

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Where is the Lovi family from?

You can see how Lovi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lovi family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lovi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Lovi family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lovi's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Lovi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lovi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lovi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lovi. 30% of Lovi men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Lovi women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lovi were Watchman and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Watchman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lovi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lovi 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Lovi. 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 370 military records available for the last name Lovi. For the veterans among your Lovi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lovi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lovi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lovi in 1963 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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