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Lovesey Family History

Lovesey Surname Meaning

see Lewsey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lovesey family from?

You can see how Lovesey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lovesey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lovesey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Lovesey families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Lovesey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lovesey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lovesey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lovesey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lovesey. 34% of Lovesey men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Lovesey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lovesey were Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Brass Finisher
    17%
  • Plasterer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    2%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lovesey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lovesey 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Lovesey. 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 299 military records available for the last name Lovesey. For the veterans among your Lovesey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lovesey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Lovesey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lovesey in 1967 was 66, and 76 in 1990.

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