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Loveys Family History

Loveys Surname Meaning

variant of Lovey with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Loveys family from?

You can see how Loveys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loveys family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Loveys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Loveys families living in Devon. This was about 62% of all the recorded Loveys's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Loveys families in 1891.
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What did your Loveys 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 Loveys. 34% of Loveys men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Loveys women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loveys were Farmer (own Account) 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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Painter decorator
    17%
  • Farmer (own Account)
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • House Duties
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Retired
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Loveys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loveys 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Loveys. 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 519 military records available for the last name Loveys. For the veterans among your Loveys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loveys lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Loveys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Loveys in 1967 was 83, and 83 in 2002.

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