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Lovatt Family History

Lovatt Name Meaning

see Lovett .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Lovett, Lovato, Lovitt, Lott, Mowatt, Levant, Lovas, Latt, Locati

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Where is the Lovatt family from?

You can see how Lovatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lovatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lovatt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Lovatt families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Lovatt's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Lovatt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lovatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lovatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lovatt. 48% of Lovatt men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Lovatt women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lovatt were Carpenter and Weaver. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Engineer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    60%
  • Weaver
    40%
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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Lovatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lovatt 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lovatt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Lovatt. For the veterans among your Lovatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lovatt lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Lovatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lovatt in 1958 was 55, and 73 in 2003.

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