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Lovitz Family History

Lovitz Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashenazic): habitational name from the town of Łowicz in Poland.

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


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Where is the Lovitz family from?

You can see how Lovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lovitz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lovitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 30 Lovitz families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lovitz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lovitz families in 1911.
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What did your Lovitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lovitz. 28% of Lovitz men worked as a Salesman and 37% of Lovitz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lovitz were Farming and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lovitz 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Lovitz. 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 177 military records available for the last name Lovitz. For the veterans among your Lovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lovitz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Lovitz in 1959 was 51, and 86 in 2004.

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