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Lovel Family History

Lovel Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lovell.

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


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Where is the Lovel family from?

You can see how Lovel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lovel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lovel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Lovel families living in Manitoba. This was about 31% of all the recorded Lovel's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Lovel families in 1911.
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What did your Lovel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lovel. 30% of Lovel men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Lovel women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lovel were Farm Laborer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    28%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Lovel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lovel 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Lovel. 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 Lovel. For the veterans among your Lovel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lovel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lovel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lovel in 1955 was 61, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lovel 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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