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Lovedale Family History

Lovedale 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: Loveday, Lovelace, Lonsdale, Coverdale, Loveall, Lovely, Lavelle

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Where is the Lovedale family from?

You can see how Lovedale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lovedale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lovedale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Lovedale families living in Massachusetts. This was about 57% of all the recorded Lovedale's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Lovedale families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lovedale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lovedale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lovedale. 100% of Lovedale 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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What Lovedale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Lovedale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lovedale 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Lovedale. 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 81 military records available for the last name Lovedale. For the veterans among your Lovedale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lovedale lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Lovedale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Lovedale in 1973 was 92, and 86 in 1993.

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