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Lover Family History

Lover Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English lovere ‘lover’ ‘sweetheart’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lover family from?

You can see how Lover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lover family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lover families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Lover families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Lover's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lover families in 1891.
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What did your Lover ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Jobbing Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lover. 43% of Lover men worked as a Jobbing Gardener and 83% of Lover women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lover were Railway Goods Guard and Retired.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Jobbing Gardener
    43%
  • Musician
    29%
  • Railway Goods Guard
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Relief Stamper
    4%
  • Drapers Assistant
    4%
  • Retired
    4%

What Lover family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Lover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lover 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 936 immigration records available for the last name Lover. 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 Lover. For the veterans among your Lover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lover lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lover in 1954 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lover 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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