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Loeven Family History

Loeven 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: Leven, Loven, Loewen, Lever, Love, Loewe, Levin, Steven, Leben

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Where is the Loeven family from?

You can see how Loeven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loeven family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Loeven families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 37 Loeven families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Loeven's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Loeven families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loeven 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 Loeven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loeven. 60% of Loeven men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Loeven women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Mechanic
    60%
  • Blacksmith
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Loeven family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Loeven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loeven 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Loeven. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 414 military records available for the last name Loeven. For the veterans among your Loeven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loeven lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Loeven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Loeven in 1964 was 72, and 44 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Loeven

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loeven 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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