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Lovat Family History

Lovat Surname Meaning

see Lovett.

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


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Where is the Lovat family from?

You can see how Lovat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lovat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lovat families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Lovat families living in Durham. This was about 32% of all the recorded Lovat's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Lovat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lovat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lovat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lovat. 78% of Lovat women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    12%
  • Household Duties
    12%

What Lovat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lovat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lovat 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Lovat. 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 117 military records available for the last name Lovat. For the veterans among your Lovat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lovat lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Lovat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lovat in 1967 was 77, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lovat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lovat ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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