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Lovsen Family History

Lovsen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Loven, Olsen, Leven, Love, Osen, Rosen, Lowen, Lommen, Losee, Loeser

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Where is the Lovsen family from?

You can see how Lovsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lovsen family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Lovsen family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Lovsen's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Lovsen families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lovsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Lovsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lovsen 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Lovsen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Lovsen. For the veterans among your Lovsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lovsen lifespan?

Average Lovsen life expectancy in 1992 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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