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Lovela Family History

Lovela 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: Lovely, Lovera, Lovell, Lovel, Love, Vela, Jokela, Kivela, Lobel

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Where is the Lovela family from?

You can see how Lovela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lovela family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Lovela family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Lovela's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Lovela families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lovela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lovela ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lovela ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Lovela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lovela 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Lovela. 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 2 military records available for the last name Lovela. For the veterans among your Lovela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lovela lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Lovela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lovela in 1988 was 70, and 25 in 2002.

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