The origins of the Livejoy surname date from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name originated with an early member who was a person who because of their personal qualities was referred to as Lovejoy. This nickname surname was originally derived from the Old English word lof and the Old French word joie when combined denoted those individuals who were loving and affectionate.
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Early Origins of the Livejoy family
The surname Livejoy was first found in Kent where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.
Early History of the Livejoy family
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Livejoy Spelling Variations
The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore, spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Livejoy has been recorded under many different variations, including Lovejoy, Lovejay, Luvjoy and others.
Early Notables of the Livejoy family
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Migration of the Livejoy family
For many English families, the political and religious disarray that shrouded England made the far away New World an attractive prospect. On cramped disease-ridden ships, thousands migrated to those British colonies that would eventually become Canada and the United States. Those hardy settlers that survived the journey often went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations in which they landed. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Livejoy or a variant listed above: Roger Lovejoy settled in Virginia in 1649; William Lovejoy settled in Virginia in 1729; John Lovejoy arrived in New Orleans in 1821; C. Lovejoy arrived in San Francisco in 1852. The family became a distinguished family of the U.S.A..
