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Gova Family History

Gova 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: Goda, Goya, Gola, Govan, Gora, Cova, Nova, Bova, Sova, Goga

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Where is the Gova family from?

You can see how Gova families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gova family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gova families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Gova family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gova's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gova families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gova 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 Gova ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gova. 100% of Gova women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Gova. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gova 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Gova. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gova. For the veterans among your Gova ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gova lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Gova life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gova in 1972 was 85, and 99 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gova 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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