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Goovas Family History

Goovas Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Govan, Grivas, Goos, Lovas, Golias, Goonan, Gorgas, Goulas, Booras

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Where is the Goovas family from?

You can see how Goovas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goovas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goovas family living in Utah. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goovas's in USA. Utah and 1 other state had the highest population of Goovas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Goovas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goovas 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Goovas. 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 2 military records available for the last name Goovas. For the veterans among your Goovas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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