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Govaert Family History

Govaert 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, Gobert, Gombert, Govier, Covert, Gover, Goedert, Goshert

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Where is the Govaert family from?

You can see how Govaert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Govaert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Govaert family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Govaert's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Govaert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Govaert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Govaert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Govaert 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Govaert. 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 9 military records available for the last name Govaert. For the veterans among your Govaert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Govaert lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Govaert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Govaert in 1967 was 80, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Govaert 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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