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Lovern Family History

Lovern Name Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Loverun Old English Lēofrūn composed of the elements lēof ‘dear’ + rūn ‘rune’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Leven, Lovering, Cover, Rover, Livers, Lover, Over, Glover, Lovely

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Where is the Lovern family from?

You can see how Lovern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lovern family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lovern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Lovern families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lovern's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lovern families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lovern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lovern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lovern. 26% of Lovern men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Lovern women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lovern were Machinist 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Weaver
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lovern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lovern 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Lovern. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lovern. For the veterans among your Lovern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lovern lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lovern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lovern in 1952 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

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