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Lovin Family History

Lovin Name Meaning

English:: from the Middle English personal name Leving Loving (Old English Lēofing Lȳfing derived by suffixation from lēof ‘dear beloved’). Compare Loving . variant of Lewin

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


Similar surnames: Lovins, Loven, Lovan, Lovings, Rovin, Covin, Lovig, Loving, Slovin

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Where is the Lovin family from?

You can see how Lovin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lovin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lovin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Lovin families living in Quebec. This was about 42% of all the recorded Lovin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lovin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lovin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lovin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lovin. 22% of Lovin men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Lovin women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lovin were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    12%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lovin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lovin 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Lovin. 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 Lovin. For the veterans among your Lovin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lovin lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Lovin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Lovin in 1942 was 29, and 72 in 2004.

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