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Loves Family History

Loves 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: Love, Lodes, Loges, Lovas, Lowes, Lopes, Loven, Lover, Lovel, Lones

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Where is the Loves family from?

You can see how Loves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loves family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loves families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Loves families living in Devon. This was about 60% of all the recorded Loves's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Loves families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loves 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 Loves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Loves. 100% of Loves 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Loves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loves 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Loves. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Loves. For the veterans among your Loves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loves lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Loves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Loves in 1968 was 80, and 94 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loves 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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