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Lovall Family History

Lovall 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: Lovell, Loveall, Loyall, Lovely, Foxall, Duvall, Lovato, Dovell

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Where is the Lovall family from?

You can see how Lovall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lovall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lovall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 66 Lovall families living in Staffordshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Lovall's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Lovall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lovall 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 Lovall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lovall. 100% of Lovall 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Lovall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lovall 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Lovall. 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 428 military records available for the last name Lovall. For the veterans among your Lovall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lovall lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lovall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lovall in 1962 was 85, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lovall 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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