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Lovenstein Family History

Lovenstein 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: Levenstein, Lowenstein, Rosenstein, Bodenstein, Hohenstein

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Where is the Lovenstein family from?

You can see how Lovenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lovenstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lovenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Lovenstein families living in Texas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lovenstein's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Lovenstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lovenstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lovenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lovenstein. 36% of Lovenstein men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Lovenstein women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lovenstein were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Proprietor
    30%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lovenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lovenstein 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Lovenstein. 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 159 military records available for the last name Lovenstein. For the veterans among your Lovenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lovenstein lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lovenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lovenstein in 1955 was 32, and 87 in 2004.

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