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Lovsey Family History

Lovsey 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: Livsey, Losey, Love, Lovely, Looney, Fossey, Losee, Lipsey, Cossey

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Where is the Lovsey family from?

You can see how Lovsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lovsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lovsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 10 Lovsey families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Lovsey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lovsey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lovsey 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 Lovsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lovsey. 100% of Lovsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 850 census records available for the last name Lovsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lovsey 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Lovsey. 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 64 military records available for the last name Lovsey. For the veterans among your Lovsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lovsey lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Lovsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lovsey in 1951 was 36, and 84 in 2003.

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