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Lovak Family History

Lovak 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: Novak, Lovas, Lovik, Slovak, Lovan, Kozak, Lock, Love, Lovick, Oak

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Where is the Lovak family from?

You can see how Lovak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lovak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Lovak families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Lovak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Lovak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lovak 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 Lovak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lovak. 100% of Lovak men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Lovak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Lovak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lovak 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Lovak. 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 65 military records available for the last name Lovak. For the veterans among your Lovak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lovak lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2000, in the United States, Lovak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lovak in 1994 was 84, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lovak 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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