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Lovil Family History

Lovil 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: Lovik, Covil, Lovel, Lovin, Lovig, Love, Lovick, Lovely, Lavin, Levin

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Where is the Lovil family from?

You can see how Lovil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lovil family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lovil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Lovil families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lovil's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Lovil families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Lovil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lovil 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Lovil. 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 105 military records available for the last name Lovil. For the veterans among your Lovil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lovil lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Lovil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lovil in 1964 was 67, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lovil 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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