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Goovert Family History

Goovert 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: Govert, Coovert, Grover, Gobert, Gombert, Covert, Gover, Hoover

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Where is the Goovert family from?

You can see how Goovert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goovert family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Goovert family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Goovert's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Goovert families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goovert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goovert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sander was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goovert. 100% of Goovert men worked as a Sander.

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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

  • Sander
    100%

What Goovert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Goovert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goovert 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Goovert. 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 3 military records available for the last name Goovert. For the veterans among your Goovert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goovert lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Goovert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goovert in 1967 was 48, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goovert 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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