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Lovig Family History

Lovig Surname Meaning

Norwegian (Løvig): variant of Løvik (see Lovik).

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


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Where is the Lovig family from?

You can see how Lovig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lovig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lovig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Lovig families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Lovig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lovig families in 1891.
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What did your Lovig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lovig. 48% of Lovig men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lovig women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lovig were Manager and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Lovig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lovig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lovig 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Lovig. 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 118 military records available for the last name Lovig. For the veterans among your Lovig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lovig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lovig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Lovig in 1963 was 83, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lovig 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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