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Lovitt Family History

Lovitt Surname Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Lovett.

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


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Where is the Lovitt family from?

You can see how Lovitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lovitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lovitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 33 Lovitt families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Lovitt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lovitt families in 1891.
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What did your Lovitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lovitt. 60% of Lovitt men worked as an Incapacitated and 86% of Lovitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lovitt were Shoe leather Retailer and Dressmaker.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    60%
  • Shoe leather Retailer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Milliner
    5%
  • Dressmaker
    5%

What Lovitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Lovitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lovitt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lovitt. 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 Lovitt. For the veterans among your Lovitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lovitt lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Lovitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lovitt in 1945 was 28, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lovitt 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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