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Lovis Family History

Lovis Name Meaning

see Loveys .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Lois, Louis, Levis, Clovis, Lovas, Loris, Lavis, Lovik, Lovins, Hovis

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Where is the Lovis family from?

You can see how Lovis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lovis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lovis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Lovis families living in North Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lovis's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Lovis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lovis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lovis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lovis. 38% of Lovis men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Lovis women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lovis were Labor and Maid. .

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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
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lovis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lovis 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Lovis. 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 290 military records available for the last name Lovis. For the veterans among your Lovis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lovis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lovis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lovis in 1965 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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